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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.41, 425.92 and 181.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.41, 425.92 and 181.38 is: 271.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.41 : 425.92 = 181.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.41/425.92 = 181.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.41x = 425.92 × 181.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.41x = 77,253.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,253.37/284.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.63

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