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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.67, 392.63 and 191.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.67, 392.63 and 191.25 is: 263.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.67 : 392.63 = 191.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.67/392.63 = 191.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.67x = 392.63 × 191.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.67x = 75,089.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,089.53/284.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.78

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