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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.86, 394.71 and 192.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.86, 394.71 and 192.62 is: 265.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.86 : 394.71 = 192.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.86/394.71 = 192.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.86x = 394.71 × 192.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.86x = 76,029.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,029.04/285.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.97

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