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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.69, 428.64 and 194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.69, 428.64 and 194.76 is: 292.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.69 : 428.64 = 194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.69/428.64 = 194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.69x = 428.64 × 194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.69x = 83,481.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,481.93/285.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.21

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