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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.80, 426.52 and 193.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.80, 426.52 and 193.22 is: 289.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.80 : 426.52 = 193.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.80/426.52 = 193.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.80x = 426.52 × 193.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.80x = 82,412.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,412.19/284.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.37

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