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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.88, 392.96 and 196.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.88, 392.96 and 196.32 is: 270.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.88 : 392.96 = 196.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.88/392.96 = 196.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.88x = 392.96 × 196.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.88x = 77,145.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,145.91/284.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.80

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