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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.34, 394.77 and 192.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.34, 394.77 and 192.81 is: 265.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.34 : 394.77 = 192.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.34/394.77 = 192.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.34x = 394.77 × 192.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.34x = 76,117.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,117.81/286.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.83

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