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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.64, 424.65 and 192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.64, 424.65 and 192.20 is: 287.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.64 : 424.65 = 192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.64/424.65 = 192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.64x = 424.65 × 192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.64x = 81,617.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,617.73/283.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.75

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