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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.06, 391.94 and 180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.06, 391.94 and 180.50 is: 249.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.06 : 391.94 = 180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.06/391.94 = 180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.06x = 391.94 × 180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.06x = 70,745.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,745.17/284.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.05

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