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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.73, 425.30 and 186.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.73, 425.30 and 186.30 is: 279.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.73 : 425.30 = 186.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.73/425.30 = 186.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.73x = 425.30 × 186.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.73x = 79,232.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,232.46/283.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.26

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