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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.56, 427.91 and 193.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.56, 427.91 and 193.94 is: 290.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.56 : 427.91 = 193.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.56/427.91 = 193.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.56x = 427.91 × 193.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.56x = 82,988.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,988.87/285.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.62

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