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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.78, 393.12 and 181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.78, 393.12 and 181.28 is: 250.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.78 : 393.12 = 181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.78/393.12 = 181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.78x = 393.12 × 181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.78x = 71,264.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,264.79/284.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.25

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