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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.23, 392.43 and 184.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.23, 392.43 and 184.69 is: 255.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.23 : 392.43 = 184.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.23/392.43 = 184.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.23x = 392.43 × 184.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.23x = 72,477.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,477.90/284.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.00

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