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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.02, 394.74 and 186.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.02, 394.74 and 186.48 is: 257.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.02 : 394.74 = 186.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.02/394.74 = 186.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.02x = 394.74 × 186.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.02x = 73,611.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,611.12/286.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.36

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