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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.75, 425.18 and 186.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.75, 425.18 and 186.08 is: 278.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.75 : 425.18 = 186.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.75/425.18 = 186.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.75x = 425.18 × 186.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.75x = 79,115.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,115.83/283.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.82

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