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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.30, 392.37 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.30, 392.37 and 159.96 is: 220.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.30 : 392.37 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.30/392.37 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.30x = 392.37 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.30x = 62,763.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,763.51/284.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.77

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