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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.20, 392.12 and 173.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.20, 392.12 and 173.77 is: 239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.20 : 392.12 = 173.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.20/392.12 = 173.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.20x = 392.12 × 173.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.20x = 68,137.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,137.82/284.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.75

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