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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.73, 427.84 and 194.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.73, 427.84 and 194.61 is: 291.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.73 : 427.84 = 194.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.73/427.84 = 194.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.73x = 427.84 × 194.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.73x = 83,258.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,258.83/285.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.39

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