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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.42, 393.74 and 192.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.42, 393.74 and 192.14 is: 265.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.42 : 393.74 = 192.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.42/393.74 = 192.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.42x = 393.74 × 192.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.42x = 75,653.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,653.20/285.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.06

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