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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.96, 426.94 and 255.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.96, 426.94 and 255.08 is: 382.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.96 : 426.94 = 255.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.96/426.94 = 255.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.96x = 426.94 × 255.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.96x = 108,903.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,903.86/284.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.17

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