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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.54, 392.70 and 186.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.54, 392.70 and 186.32 is: 257.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.54 : 392.70 = 186.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.54/392.70 = 186.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.54x = 392.70 × 186.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.54x = 73,167.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,167.86/284.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.14

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