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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.76, 427.26 and 156.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.76, 427.26 and 156.50 is: 234.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.76 : 427.26 = 156.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.76/427.26 = 156.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.76x = 427.26 × 156.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.76x = 66,866.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,866.19/284.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.82

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