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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.45, 426.60 and 193.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.45, 426.60 and 193.73 is: 290.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.45 : 426.60 = 193.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.45/426.60 = 193.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.45x = 426.60 × 193.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.45x = 82,643.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,643.09/284.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.54

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