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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.16, 424.82 and 187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.16, 424.82 and 187 is: 280.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.16 : 424.82 = 187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.16/424.82 = 187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.16x = 424.82 × 187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.16x = 79,441.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,441.34/283.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.55

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