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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.39, 392.21 and 186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.39, 392.21 and 186.18 is: 256.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.39 : 392.21 = 186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.39/392.21 = 186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.39x = 392.21 × 186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.39x = 73,021.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,021.66/284.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.77

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