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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.60, 427.59 and 193.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.60, 427.59 and 193.80 is: 290.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.60 : 427.59 = 193.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.60/427.59 = 193.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.60x = 427.59 × 193.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.60x = 82,866.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,866.94/285.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.15

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