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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.16, 392.01 and 185.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.16, 392.01 and 185.90 is: 256.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.16 : 392.01 = 185.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.16/392.01 = 185.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.16x = 392.01 × 185.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.16x = 72,874.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,874.66/284.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.46

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