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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.65, 393.02 and 186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.65, 393.02 and 186.60 is: 257.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.65 : 393.02 = 186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.65/393.02 = 186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.65x = 393.02 × 186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.65x = 73,338.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,338.77/284.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.65

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