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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.62, 392.50 and 195.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.62, 392.50 and 195.10 is: 269.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.62 : 392.50 = 195.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.62/392.50 = 195.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.62x = 392.50 × 195.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.62x = 76,576.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,576.75/284.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.05

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