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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.14, 393.92 and 268.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.14, 393.92 and 268.94 is: 371.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.14 : 393.92 = 268.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.14/393.92 = 268.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.14x = 393.92 × 268.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.14x = 105,937.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,937.53/285.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.53

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