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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.08, 427.83 and 193.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.08, 427.83 and 193.96 is: 291.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.08 : 427.83 = 193.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.08/427.83 = 193.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.08x = 427.83 × 193.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.08x = 82,981.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,981.91/285.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.08

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