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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.38, 393.95 and 192.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.38, 393.95 and 192.18 is: 265.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.38 : 393.95 = 192.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.38/393.95 = 192.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.38x = 393.95 × 192.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.38x = 75,709.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,709.31/285.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.29

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