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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.95, 393.37 and 192.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.95, 393.37 and 192.18 is: 265.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.95 : 393.37 = 192.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.95/393.37 = 192.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.95x = 393.37 × 192.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.95x = 75,597.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,597.71/284.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.31

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