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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.19, 391.82 and 185.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.19, 391.82 and 185.91 is: 256.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.19 : 391.82 = 185.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.19/391.82 = 185.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.19x = 391.82 × 185.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.19x = 72,842.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,842.33/284.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.32

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