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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.47, 392.34 and 191.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.47, 392.34 and 191.18 is: 263.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.47 : 392.34 = 191.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.47/392.34 = 191.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.47x = 392.34 × 191.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.47x = 75,007.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,007.56/284.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.67

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