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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.11, 391.92 and 190.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.11, 391.92 and 190.87 is: 263.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.11 : 391.92 = 190.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.11/391.92 = 190.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.11x = 391.92 × 190.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.11x = 74,805.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,805.77/284.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.30

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