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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.86, 426 and 162.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.86, 426 and 162.06 is: 243.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.86 : 426 = 162.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.86/426 = 162.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.86x = 426 × 162.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.86x = 69,037.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,037.56/283.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.21

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