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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.33, 427.64 and 193.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.33, 427.64 and 193.80 is: 290.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.33 : 427.64 = 193.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.33/427.64 = 193.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.33x = 427.64 × 193.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.33x = 82,878.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,878.36/285.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.46

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