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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.00, 425.57 and 192.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.00, 425.57 and 192.38 is: 288.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.00 : 425.57 = 192.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.00/425.57 = 192.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.00x = 425.57 × 192.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.00x = 81,868.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,868.07/284.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.27

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