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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.75, 392.88 and 190.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.75, 392.88 and 190.22 is: 262.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.75 : 392.88 = 190.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.75/392.88 = 190.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.75x = 392.88 × 190.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.75x = 74,733.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,733.63/284.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.45

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