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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.14, 393.66 and 192.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.14, 393.66 and 192.02 is: 265.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.14 : 393.66 = 192.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.14/393.66 = 192.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.14x = 393.66 × 192.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.14x = 75,590.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,590.59/285.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.10

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