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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.75, 428.44 and 188.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.75, 428.44 and 188.14 is: 282.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.75 : 428.44 = 188.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.75/428.44 = 188.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.75x = 428.44 × 188.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.75x = 80,604.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,604.51/285.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.08

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