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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.48, 425.70 and 187.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.48, 425.70 and 187.24 is: 281.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.48 : 425.70 = 187.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.48/425.70 = 187.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.48x = 425.70 × 187.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.48x = 79,708.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,708.07/283.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.18

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