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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.10, 392.16 and 196.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.10, 392.16 and 196.86 is: 271.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.10 : 392.16 = 196.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.10/392.16 = 196.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.10x = 392.16 × 196.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.10x = 77,200.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,200.62/284.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.74

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