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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.35, 427.72 and 193.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.35, 427.72 and 193.82 is: 290.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.35 : 427.72 = 193.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.35/427.72 = 193.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.35x = 427.72 × 193.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.35x = 82,900.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,900.69/285.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.52

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