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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.37, 392.28 and 186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.37, 392.28 and 186.18 is: 256.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.37 : 392.28 = 186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.37/392.28 = 186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.37x = 392.28 × 186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.37x = 73,034.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,034.69/284.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.83

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