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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.97, 393.08 and 191.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.97, 393.08 and 191.84 is: 264.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.97 : 393.08 = 191.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.97/393.08 = 191.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.97x = 393.08 × 191.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.97x = 75,405.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,405.54/284.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.61

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