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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.07, 426.24 and 193.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.07, 426.24 and 193.08 is: 289.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.07 : 426.24 = 193.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.07/426.24 = 193.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.07x = 426.24 × 193.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.07x = 82,298.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,298.42/284.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.71

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