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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.52, 392.36 and 186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.52, 392.36 and 186.24 is: 256.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.52 : 392.36 = 186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.52/392.36 = 186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.52x = 392.36 × 186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.52x = 73,073.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,073.13/284.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.83

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