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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.16, 393.64 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.16, 393.64 and 192 is: 265.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.16 : 393.64 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.16/393.64 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.16x = 393.64 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.16x = 75,578.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,578.88/285.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.04

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