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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.34, 392.25 and 180.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.34, 392.25 and 180.90 is: 249.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.34 : 392.25 = 180.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.34/392.25 = 180.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.34x = 392.25 × 180.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.34x = 70,958.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,958.03/284.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.55

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