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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.84, 426.83 and 193.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.84, 426.83 and 193.22 is: 289.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.84 : 426.83 = 193.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.84/426.83 = 193.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.84x = 426.83 × 193.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.84x = 82,472.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,472.09/284.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.54

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