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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.75, 392.93 and 191.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.75, 392.93 and 191.48 is: 264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.75 : 392.93 = 191.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.75/392.93 = 191.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.75x = 392.93 × 191.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.75x = 75,236.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,236.75/284.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.23

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