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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.74, 392.73 and 191.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.74, 392.73 and 191.44 is: 264.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.74 : 392.73 = 191.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.74/392.73 = 191.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.74x = 392.73 × 191.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.74x = 75,184.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,184.23/284.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.05

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