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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.23, 392.16 and 185.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.23, 392.16 and 185.97 is: 256.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.23 : 392.16 = 185.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.23/392.16 = 185.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.23x = 392.16 × 185.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.23x = 72,930.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,930.00/284.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.59

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