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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.27, 392.28 and 191.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.27, 392.28 and 191.13 is: 263.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.27 : 392.28 = 191.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.27/392.28 = 191.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.27x = 392.28 × 191.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.27x = 74,975.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,975.01/284.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.75

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