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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.64, 425.46 and 187.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.64, 425.46 and 187.52 is: 281.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.64 : 425.46 = 187.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.64/425.46 = 187.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.64x = 425.46 × 187.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.64x = 79,782.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,782.26/283.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.28

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