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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.56, 428.36 and 194.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.56, 428.36 and 194.44 is: 291.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.56 : 428.36 = 194.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.56/428.36 = 194.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.56x = 428.36 × 194.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.56x = 83,290.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,290.32/285.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.67

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