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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.60, 392.90 and 196.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.60, 392.90 and 196.13 is: 270.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.60 : 392.90 = 196.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.60/392.90 = 196.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.60x = 392.90 × 196.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.60x = 77,059.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,059.48/284.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.76

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