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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.34, 392.46 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.34, 392.46 and 191.28 is: 264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.34 : 392.46 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.34/392.46 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.34x = 392.46 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.34x = 75,069.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,069.75/284.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.01

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