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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.25, 392.16 and 186.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.25, 392.16 and 186.09 is: 256.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.25 : 392.16 = 186.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.25/392.16 = 186.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.25x = 392.16 × 186.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.25x = 72,977.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,977.05/284.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.74

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