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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.67, 393.17 and 191.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.67, 393.17 and 191.85 is: 264.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.67 : 393.17 = 191.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.67/393.17 = 191.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.67x = 393.17 × 191.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.67x = 75,428.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,428.71/284.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.97

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