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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.84, 427.26 and 156.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.84, 427.26 and 156.20 is: 234.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.84 : 427.26 = 156.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.84/427.26 = 156.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.84x = 427.26 × 156.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.84x = 66,738.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,738.01/284.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.30

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