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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.36, 392.58 and 186.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.36, 392.58 and 186.28 is: 257.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.36 : 392.58 = 186.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.36/392.58 = 186.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.36x = 392.58 × 186.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.36x = 73,128.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,128.82/284.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.17

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