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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.82, 393.03 and 186.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.82, 393.03 and 186.41 is: 257.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.82 : 393.03 = 186.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.82/393.03 = 186.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.82x = 393.03 × 186.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.82x = 73,262.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,262.76/284.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.22

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