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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.47, 426.40 and 192.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.47, 426.40 and 192.94 is: 289.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.47 : 426.40 = 192.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.47/426.40 = 192.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.47x = 426.40 × 192.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.47x = 82,268.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,268.07/284.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.20

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