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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.92, 425.72 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.92, 425.72 and 186 is: 278.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.92 : 425.72 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.92/425.72 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.92x = 425.72 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.92x = 79,183.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,183.92/283.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.90

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