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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.58, 394 and 187.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.58, 394 and 187.40 is: 258.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.58 : 394 = 187.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.58/394 = 187.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.58x = 394 × 187.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.58x = 73,835.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,835.60/285.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.55

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