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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.04, 392.04 and 185.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.04, 392.04 and 185.90 is: 256.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.04 : 392.04 = 185.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.04/392.04 = 185.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.04x = 392.04 × 185.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.04x = 72,878.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,878.28/284.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.58

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