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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.40, 428.10 and 194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.40, 428.10 and 194.20 is: 291.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.40 : 428.10 = 194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.40/428.10 = 194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.40x = 428.10 × 194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.40x = 83,137.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,137.02/285.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.30

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