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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.11, 426.24 and 193.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.11, 426.24 and 193.66 is: 290.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.11 : 426.24 = 193.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.11/426.24 = 193.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.11x = 426.24 × 193.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.11x = 82,544.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,544.57/284.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.54

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