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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.42, 426.52 and 181.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.42, 426.52 and 181.55 is: 272.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.42 : 426.52 = 181.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.42/426.52 = 181.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.42x = 426.52 × 181.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.42x = 77,434.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,434.71/284.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.25

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