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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.36, 392.01 and 186.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.36, 392.01 and 186.08 is: 256.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.36 : 392.01 = 186.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.36/392.01 = 186.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.36x = 392.01 × 186.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.36x = 72,945.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,945.22/284.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.52

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