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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.26, 393.24 and 191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.26, 393.24 and 191.97 is: 264.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.26 : 393.24 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.26/393.24 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.26x = 393.24 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.26x = 75,490.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,490.28/285.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.64

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