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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.66, 425.21 and 192.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.66, 425.21 and 192.37 is: 288.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.66 : 425.21 = 192.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.66/425.21 = 192.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.66x = 425.21 × 192.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.66x = 81,797.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,797.65/283.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.37

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