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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.89, 393.33 and 180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.89, 393.33 and 180.12 is: 248.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.89 : 393.33 = 180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.89/393.33 = 180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.89x = 393.33 × 180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.89x = 70,846.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,846.60/284.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.68

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