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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.92, 426 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.92, 426 and 162.12 is: 243.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.92 : 426 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.92/426 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.92x = 426 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.92x = 69,063.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,063.12/283.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.25

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