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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.54, 393.84 and 187.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.54, 393.84 and 187.26 is: 258.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.54 : 393.84 = 187.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.54/393.84 = 187.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.54x = 393.84 × 187.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.54x = 73,750.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,750.48/285.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.28

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