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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.82, 392.81 and 185.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.82, 392.81 and 185.26 is: 255.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.82 : 392.81 = 185.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.82/392.81 = 185.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.82x = 392.81 × 185.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.82x = 72,771.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,771.98/284.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.50

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