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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.24, 393.60 and 192.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.24, 393.60 and 192.09 is: 265.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.24 : 393.60 = 192.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.24/393.60 = 192.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.24x = 393.60 × 192.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.24x = 75,606.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,606.62/285.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.06

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