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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.44, 393.96 and 187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.44, 393.96 and 187 is: 258.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.44 : 393.96 = 187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.44/393.96 = 187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.44x = 393.96 × 187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.44x = 73,670.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,670.52/285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.09

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