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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.91, 425.33 and 187.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.91, 425.33 and 187.25 is: 280.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.91 : 425.33 = 187.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.91/425.33 = 187.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.91x = 425.33 × 187.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.91x = 79,642.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,642.11/283.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.52

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