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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.01, 391.74 and 185.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.01, 391.74 and 185.79 is: 256.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.01 : 391.74 = 185.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.01/391.74 = 185.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.01x = 391.74 × 185.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.01x = 72,782.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,782.15/284.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.27

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