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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.33, 426.42 and 193.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.33, 426.42 and 193.01 is: 289.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.33 : 426.42 = 193.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.33/426.42 = 193.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.33x = 426.42 × 193.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.33x = 82,301.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,301.19/284.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.46

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