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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.16, 392.24 and 185.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.16, 392.24 and 185.96 is: 256.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.16 : 392.24 = 185.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.16/392.24 = 185.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.16x = 392.24 × 185.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.16x = 72,940.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,940.95/284.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.69

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