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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.40, 424.48 and 186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.40, 424.48 and 186.80 is: 279.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.40 : 424.48 = 186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.40/424.48 = 186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.40x = 424.48 × 186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.40x = 79,292.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,292.86/283.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.79

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