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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.48, 425.88 and 193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.48, 425.88 and 193.02 is: 288.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.48 : 425.88 = 193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.48/425.88 = 193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.48x = 425.88 × 193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.48x = 82,203.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,203.36/284.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.96

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