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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.04, 391.91 and 190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.04, 391.91 and 190.96 is: 263.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.04 : 391.91 = 190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.04/391.91 = 190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.04x = 391.91 × 190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.04x = 74,839.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,839.13/284.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.48

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