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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.14, 392.12 and 159.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.14, 392.12 and 159.79 is: 220.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.14 : 392.12 = 159.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.14/392.12 = 159.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.14x = 392.12 × 159.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.14x = 62,657.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,657.15/284.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.52

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