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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.04, 391.97 and 159.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.04, 391.97 and 159.71 is: 220.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.04 : 391.97 = 159.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.04/391.97 = 159.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.04x = 391.97 × 159.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.04x = 62,599.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,599.57/284.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.39

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