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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.59, 392.84 and 191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.59, 392.84 and 191.60 is: 264.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.59 : 392.84 = 191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.59/392.84 = 191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.59x = 392.84 × 191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.59x = 75,266.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,266.43/284.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.48

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