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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.47, 427.08 and 192.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.47, 427.08 and 192.23 is: 288.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.47 : 427.08 = 192.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.47/427.08 = 192.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.47x = 427.08 × 192.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.47x = 82,097.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,097.05/284.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.60

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