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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.41, 392.46 and 191.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.41, 392.46 and 191.14 is: 263.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.41 : 392.46 = 191.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.41/392.46 = 191.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.41x = 392.46 × 191.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.41x = 75,014.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,014.80/284.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.76

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