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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.76, 392.98 and 186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.76, 392.98 and 186.44 is: 257.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.76 : 392.98 = 186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.76/392.98 = 186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.76x = 392.98 × 186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.76x = 73,267.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,267.19/284.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.29

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