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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.83, 394.32 and 191.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.83, 394.32 and 191.35 is: 263.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.83 : 394.32 = 191.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.83/394.32 = 191.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.83x = 394.32 × 191.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.83x = 75,451.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,451.05/285.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.97

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