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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.50, 393.84 and 192.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.50, 393.84 and 192.09 is: 264.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.50 : 393.84 = 192.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.50/393.84 = 192.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.50x = 393.84 × 192.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.50x = 75,652.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,652.73/285.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.98

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