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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.41, 393.84 and 192.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.41, 393.84 and 192.14 is: 265.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.41 : 393.84 = 192.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.41/393.84 = 192.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.41x = 393.84 × 192.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.41x = 75,672.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,672.42/285.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.14

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