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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.01, 425.58 and 191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.01, 425.58 and 191.12 is: 286.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.01 : 425.58 = 191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.01/425.58 = 191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.01x = 425.58 × 191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.01x = 81,335.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,335.52/284.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.38

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