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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.17, 393.62 and 191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.17, 393.62 and 191.97 is: 264.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.17 : 393.62 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.17/393.62 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.17x = 393.62 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.17x = 75,562.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,562.27/285.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.98

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