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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.28, 392.38 and 186.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.28, 392.38 and 186.01 is: 256.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.28 : 392.38 = 186.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.28/392.38 = 186.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.28x = 392.38 × 186.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.28x = 72,985.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,985.16/284.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.74

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