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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.17, 391.60 and 205.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.17, 391.60 and 205.22 is: 282.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.17 : 391.60 = 205.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.17/391.60 = 205.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.17x = 391.60 × 205.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.17x = 80,364.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,364.15/284.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.80

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