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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.04, 393.51 and 186.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.04, 393.51 and 186.94 is: 258.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.04 : 393.51 = 186.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.04/393.51 = 186.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.04x = 393.51 × 186.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.04x = 73,562.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,562.76/285.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.08

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