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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.29, 393.54 and 196.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.29, 393.54 and 196.76 is: 271.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.29 : 393.54 = 196.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.29/393.54 = 196.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.29x = 393.54 × 196.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.29x = 77,429.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,429.98/285.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.41

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