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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.41, 392.36 and 186.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.41, 392.36 and 186.15 is: 256.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.41 : 392.36 = 186.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.41/392.36 = 186.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.41x = 392.36 × 186.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.41x = 73,036.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,036.88/284.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.80

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