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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.04, 391.96 and 159.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.04, 391.96 and 159.70 is: 220.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.04 : 391.96 = 159.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.04/391.96 = 159.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.04x = 391.96 × 159.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.04x = 62,596.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,596.01/284.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.38

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