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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.18, 426.22 and 193.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.18, 426.22 and 193.46 is: 290.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.18 : 426.22 = 193.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.18/426.22 = 193.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.18x = 426.22 × 193.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.18x = 82,456.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,456.52/284.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.16

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