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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.93, 425.15 and 186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.93, 425.15 and 186.12 is: 278.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.93 : 425.15 = 186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.93/425.15 = 186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.93x = 425.15 × 186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.93x = 79,129.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,129.98/283.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.70

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