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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.13, 391.82 and 190.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.13, 391.82 and 190.89 is: 263.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.13 : 391.82 = 190.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.13/391.82 = 190.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.13x = 391.82 × 190.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.13x = 74,793.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,793.57/284.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.24

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