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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.01, 393.17 and 191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.01, 393.17 and 191.76 is: 264.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.01 : 393.17 = 191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.01/393.17 = 191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.01x = 393.17 × 191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.01x = 75,394.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,394.28/285.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.53

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