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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.95, 424.98 and 191.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.95, 424.98 and 191.30 is: 286.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.95 : 424.98 = 191.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.95/424.98 = 191.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.95x = 424.98 × 191.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.95x = 81,296.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,296.55/283.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.31

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