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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.96, 393.44 and 181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.96, 393.44 and 181.60 is: 250.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.96 : 393.44 = 181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.96/393.44 = 181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.96x = 393.44 × 181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.96x = 71,448.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,448.70/284.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.73

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