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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.83, 393.96 and 192.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.83, 393.96 and 192.38 is: 265.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.83 : 393.96 = 192.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.83/393.96 = 192.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.83x = 393.96 × 192.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.83x = 75,788.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,788.78/285.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.15

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