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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.26, 424.88 and 187.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.26, 424.88 and 187.05 is: 280.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.26 : 424.88 = 187.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.26/424.88 = 187.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.26x = 424.88 × 187.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.26x = 79,473.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,473.80/283.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.57

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