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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.79, 428.52 and 193.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.79, 428.52 and 193.35 is: 289.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.79 : 428.52 = 193.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.79/428.52 = 193.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.79x = 428.52 × 193.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.79x = 82,854.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,854.34/285.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.91

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