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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.51, 392.26 and 184.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.51, 392.26 and 184.75 is: 254.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.51 : 392.26 = 184.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.51/392.26 = 184.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.51x = 392.26 × 184.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.51x = 72,470.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,470.04/284.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.72

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