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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.06, 391.98 and 185.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.06, 391.98 and 185.66 is: 256.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.06 : 391.98 = 185.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.06/391.98 = 185.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.06x = 391.98 × 185.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.06x = 72,775.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,775.01/284.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.20

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