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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.07, 391.95 and 179.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.07, 391.95 and 179.19 is: 247.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.07 : 391.95 = 179.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.07/391.95 = 179.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.07x = 391.95 × 179.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.07x = 70,233.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,233.52/284.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.24

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