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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.72, 428.05 and 192.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.72, 428.05 and 192.97 is: 289.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.72 : 428.05 = 192.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.72/428.05 = 192.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.72x = 428.05 × 192.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.72x = 82,600.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,600.81/285.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.10

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