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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.30, 392.54 and 186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.30, 392.54 and 186.18 is: 257.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.30 : 392.54 = 186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.30/392.54 = 186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.30x = 392.54 × 186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.30x = 73,082.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,082.17/284.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.06

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