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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.99, 393.03 and 191.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.99, 393.03 and 191.84 is: 264.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.99 : 393.03 = 191.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.99/393.03 = 191.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.99x = 393.03 × 191.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.99x = 75,396.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,396.91/284.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.56

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