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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.70, 426.95 and 193.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.70, 426.95 and 193.48 is: 290.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.70 : 426.95 = 193.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.70/426.95 = 193.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.70x = 426.95 × 193.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.70x = 82,606.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,606.29/284.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.15

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