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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.84, 424.68 and 192.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.84, 424.68 and 192.08 is: 287.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.84 : 424.68 = 192.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.84/424.68 = 192.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.84x = 424.68 × 192.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.84x = 81,571.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,571.57/283.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.39

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