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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.00, 391.86 and 179.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.00, 391.86 and 179.03 is: 247.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.00 : 391.86 = 179.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.00/391.86 = 179.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.00x = 391.86 × 179.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.00x = 70,152.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,152.74/284.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.02

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