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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.86, 424.98 and 191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.86, 424.98 and 191.97 is: 287.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.86 : 424.98 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.86/424.98 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.86x = 424.98 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.86x = 81,583.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,583.41/283.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.41

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