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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.07, 391.75 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.07, 391.75 and 184.44 is: 254.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.07 : 391.75 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.07/391.75 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.07x = 391.75 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.07x = 72,254.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,254.37/284.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.35

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