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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285, 426.40 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285, 426.40 and 193.28 is: 289.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285 : 426.40 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285/426.40 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285x = 426.40 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285x = 82,414.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,414.59/285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.17

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