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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.52, 392.60 and 181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.52, 392.60 and 181 is: 249.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.52 : 392.60 = 181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.52/392.60 = 181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.52x = 392.60 × 181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.52x = 71,060.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,060.60/284.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.76

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