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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.34, 392.34 and 186.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.34, 392.34 and 186.09 is: 256.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.34 : 392.34 = 186.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.34/392.34 = 186.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.34x = 392.34 × 186.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.34x = 73,010.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,010.55/284.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.77

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