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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.08, 392.36 and 186.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.08, 392.36 and 186.27 is: 257.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.08 : 392.36 = 186.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.08/392.36 = 186.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.08x = 392.36 × 186.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.08x = 73,083.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,083.97/284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.27

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