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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.54, 392.86 and 186.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.54, 392.86 and 186.46 is: 257.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.54 : 392.86 = 186.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.54/392.86 = 186.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.54x = 392.86 × 186.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.54x = 73,251.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,251.23/284.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.44

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