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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.27, 425.59 and 193.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.27, 425.59 and 193.14 is: 289.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.27 : 425.59 = 193.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.27/425.59 = 193.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.27x = 425.59 × 193.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.27x = 82,197.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,197.97/284.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.16

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