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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.72, 393.69 and 211.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.72, 393.69 and 211.95 is: 292.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.72 : 393.69 = 211.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.72/393.69 = 211.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.72x = 393.69 × 211.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.72x = 83,442.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,442.60/285.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.04

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