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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.33, 392.37 and 184.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.33, 392.37 and 184.78 is: 255.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.33 : 392.37 = 184.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.33/392.37 = 184.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.33x = 392.37 × 184.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.33x = 72,503.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,503.31/284.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.00

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