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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.29, 392.19 and 173.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.29, 392.19 and 173.75 is: 239.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.29 : 392.19 = 173.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.29/392.19 = 173.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.29x = 392.19 × 173.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.29x = 68,143.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,143.99/284.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.70

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