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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.36, 393.84 and 192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.36, 393.84 and 192.24 is: 265.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.36 : 393.84 = 192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.36/393.84 = 192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.36x = 393.84 × 192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.36x = 75,711.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,711.80/285.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.32

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