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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.54, 426.06 and 192.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.54, 426.06 and 192.13 is: 287.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.54 : 426.06 = 192.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.54/426.06 = 192.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.54x = 426.06 × 192.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.54x = 81,857.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,857.84/284.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.69

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