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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.81, 393.11 and 186.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.81, 393.11 and 186.58 is: 257.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.81 : 393.11 = 186.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.81/393.11 = 186.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.81x = 393.11 × 186.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.81x = 73,345.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,345.95/284.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.53

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