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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.64, 424.85 and 191.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.64, 424.85 and 191.93 is: 287.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.64 : 424.85 = 191.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.64/424.85 = 191.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.64x = 424.85 × 191.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.64x = 81,538.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,538.38/283.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.48

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