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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.50, 425.45 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.50, 425.45 and 186 is: 279.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.50 : 425.45 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.50/425.45 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.50x = 425.45 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.50x = 79,133.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,133.70/283.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.13

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