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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.12, 391.98 and 180.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.12, 391.98 and 180.44 is: 248.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.12 : 391.98 = 180.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.12/391.98 = 180.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.12x = 391.98 × 180.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.12x = 70,728.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,728.87/284.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.94

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