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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.77, 427.16 and 156.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.77, 427.16 and 156.25 is: 234.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.77 : 427.16 = 156.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.77/427.16 = 156.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.77x = 427.16 × 156.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.77x = 66,743.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,743.75/284.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.38

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