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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.25, 392.24 and 159.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.25, 392.24 and 159.87 is: 220.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.25 : 392.24 = 159.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.25/392.24 = 159.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.25x = 392.24 × 159.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.25x = 62,706.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,706.61/284.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.60

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