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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.82, 392.83 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.82, 392.83 and 186.54 is: 257.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.82 : 392.83 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.82/392.83 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.82x = 392.83 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.82x = 73,278.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,278.51/284.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.28

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