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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.86, 425.01 and 186.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.86, 425.01 and 186.07 is: 278.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.86 : 425.01 = 186.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.86/425.01 = 186.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.86x = 425.01 × 186.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.86x = 79,081.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,081.61/283.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.59

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