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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.64, 424.84 and 186.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.64, 424.84 and 186.03 is: 278.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.64 : 424.84 = 186.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.64/424.84 = 186.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.64x = 424.84 × 186.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.64x = 79,032.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,032.99/283.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.64

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