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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.42, 422.82 and 186.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.42, 422.82 and 186.03 is: 278.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.42 : 422.82 = 186.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.42/422.82 = 186.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.42x = 422.82 × 186.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.42x = 78,657.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,657.20/282.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.51

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