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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.10, 393.63 and 187.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.10, 393.63 and 187.03 is: 258.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.10 : 393.63 = 187.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.10/393.63 = 187.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.10x = 393.63 × 187.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.10x = 73,620.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,620.62/285.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.23

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