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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.96, 393.54 and 187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.96, 393.54 and 187.04 is: 258.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.96 : 393.54 = 187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.96/393.54 = 187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.96x = 393.54 × 187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.96x = 73,607.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,607.72/284.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.31

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