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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.52, 393 and 191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.52, 393 and 191.44 is: 264.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.52 : 393 = 191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.52/393 = 191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.52x = 393 × 191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.52x = 75,235.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,235.92/284.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.43

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