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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.24, 392.28 and 186.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.24, 392.28 and 186.05 is: 256.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.24 : 392.28 = 186.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.24/392.28 = 186.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.24x = 392.28 × 186.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.24x = 72,983.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,983.69/284.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.77

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