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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.61, 392.67 and 186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.61, 392.67 and 186.44 is: 257.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.61 : 392.67 = 186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.61/392.67 = 186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.61x = 392.67 × 186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.61x = 73,207.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,207.43/284.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.22

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