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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.76, 426.90 and 189.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.76, 426.90 and 189.12 is: 283.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.76 : 426.90 = 189.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.76/426.90 = 189.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.76x = 426.90 × 189.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.76x = 80,735.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,735.33/284.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.52

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