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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.51, 393.59 and 192.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.51, 393.59 and 192.22 is: 264.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.51 : 393.59 = 192.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.51/393.59 = 192.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.51x = 393.59 × 192.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.51x = 75,652.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,652.94/285.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.97

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