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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.68, 425.74 and 186.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.68, 425.74 and 186.16 is: 279.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.68 : 425.74 = 186.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.68/425.74 = 186.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.68x = 425.74 × 186.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.68x = 79,255.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,255.76/283.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.38

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