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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.08, 392.04 and 192.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.08, 392.04 and 192.08 is: 265.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.08 : 392.04 = 192.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.08/392.04 = 192.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.08x = 392.04 × 192.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.08x = 75,303.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,303.04/284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.08

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