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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.67, 392.85 and 186.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.67, 392.85 and 186.43 is: 257.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.67 : 392.85 = 186.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.67/392.85 = 186.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.67x = 392.85 × 186.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.67x = 73,240.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,240.12/284.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.28

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