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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.02, 394.49 and 192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.02, 394.49 and 192.72 is: 265.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.02 : 394.49 = 192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.02/394.49 = 192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.02x = 394.49 × 192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.02x = 76,026.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,026.59/286.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.81

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