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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.78, 394.24 and 192.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.78, 394.24 and 192.55 is: 265.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.78 : 394.24 = 192.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.78/394.24 = 192.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.78x = 394.24 × 192.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.78x = 75,909.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,909.45/285.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.62

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