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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.82, 394.34 and 192.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.82, 394.34 and 192.53 is: 265.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.82 : 394.34 = 192.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.82/394.34 = 192.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.82x = 394.34 × 192.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.82x = 75,922.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,922.30/285.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.63

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