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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.36, 423.54 and 186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.36, 423.54 and 186.24 is: 279.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.36 : 423.54 = 186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.36/423.54 = 186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.36x = 423.54 × 186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.36x = 78,880.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,880.09/282.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.36

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