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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.44, 425.94 and 193.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.44, 425.94 and 193.30 is: 289.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.44 : 425.94 = 193.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.44/425.94 = 193.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.44x = 425.94 × 193.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.44x = 82,334.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,334.20/284.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.46

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