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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.35, 424.21 and 185.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.35, 424.21 and 185.97 is: 278.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.35 : 424.21 = 185.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.35/424.21 = 185.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.35x = 424.21 × 185.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.35x = 78,890.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,890.33/283.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.42

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