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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.32, 392.58 and 186.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.32, 392.58 and 186.13 is: 257.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.32 : 392.58 = 186.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.32/392.58 = 186.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.32x = 392.58 × 186.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.32x = 73,070.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,070.92/284.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.00

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