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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.71, 428.46 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.71, 428.46 and 194.04 is: 290.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.71 : 428.46 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.71/428.46 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.71x = 428.46 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.71x = 83,138.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,138.38/285.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.99

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