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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.39, 394 and 192.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.39, 394 and 192.26 is: 265.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.39 : 394 = 192.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.39/394 = 192.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.39x = 394 × 192.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.39x = 75,750.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,750.44/285.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.43

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