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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.07, 392.02 and 159.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.07, 392.02 and 159.73 is: 220.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.07 : 392.02 = 159.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.07/392.02 = 159.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.07x = 392.02 × 159.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.07x = 62,617.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,617.35/284.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.43

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