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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.69, 392.82 and 191.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.69, 392.82 and 191.59 is: 264.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.69 : 392.82 = 191.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.69/392.82 = 191.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.69x = 392.82 × 191.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.69x = 75,258.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,258.42/284.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.35

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