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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.73, 395.14 and 192.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.73, 395.14 and 192.11 is: 264.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.73 : 395.14 = 192.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.73/395.14 = 192.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.73x = 395.14 × 192.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.73x = 75,908.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,908.37/286.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.74

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