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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.26, 423.38 and 186.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.26, 423.38 and 186.05 is: 279.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.26 : 423.38 = 186.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.26/423.38 = 186.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.26x = 423.38 × 186.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.26x = 78,768.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,768.20/282.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.07

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