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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.32, 392.40 and 181.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.32, 392.40 and 181.12 is: 249.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.32 : 392.40 = 181.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.32/392.40 = 181.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.32x = 392.40 × 181.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.32x = 71,071.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,071.49/284.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.97

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