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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.16, 391.74 and 205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.16, 391.74 and 205.44 is: 283.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.16 : 391.74 = 205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.16/391.74 = 205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.16x = 391.74 × 205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.16x = 80,479.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,479.07/284.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.22

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