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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.24, 393.42 and 187.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.24, 393.42 and 187.10 is: 258.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.24 : 393.42 = 187.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.24/393.42 = 187.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.24x = 393.42 × 187.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.24x = 73,608.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,608.88/285.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.06

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