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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.06, 392 and 159.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.06, 392 and 159.71 is: 220.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.06 : 392 = 159.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.06/392 = 159.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.06x = 392 × 159.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.06x = 62,606.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,606.32/284.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.40

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