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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285, 392.94 and 186.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285, 392.94 and 186.78 is: 257.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285 : 392.94 = 186.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285/392.94 = 186.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285x = 392.94 × 186.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285x = 73,393.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,393.33/285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.52

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