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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.58, 392.68 and 195.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.58, 392.68 and 195.89 is: 270.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.58 : 392.68 = 195.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.58/392.68 = 195.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.58x = 392.68 × 195.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.58x = 76,920.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,920.37/284.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.29

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