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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.17, 393.71 and 191.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.17, 393.71 and 191.93 is: 264.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.17 : 393.71 = 191.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.17/393.71 = 191.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.17x = 393.71 × 191.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.17x = 75,561.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,561.83/285.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.98

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