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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.04, 393 and 186.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.04, 393 and 186.64 is: 257.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.04 : 393 = 186.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.04/393 = 186.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.04x = 393 × 186.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.04x = 73,349.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,349.52/285.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.33

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