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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.82, 393.27 and 186.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.82, 393.27 and 186.63 is: 257.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.82 : 393.27 = 186.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.82/393.27 = 186.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.82x = 393.27 × 186.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.82x = 73,395.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,395.98/284.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.69

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