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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.72, 392.93 and 160.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.72, 392.93 and 160.38 is: 221.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.72 : 392.93 = 160.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.72/392.93 = 160.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.72x = 392.93 × 160.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.72x = 63,015.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,015.80/284.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.32

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