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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.38, 392.49 and 186.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.38, 392.49 and 186.16 is: 256.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.38 : 392.49 = 186.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.38/392.49 = 186.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.38x = 392.49 × 186.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.38x = 73,065.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,065.94/284.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.93

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