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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.98, 425.16 and 186.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.98, 425.16 and 186.59 is: 279.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.98 : 425.16 = 186.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.98/425.16 = 186.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.98x = 425.16 × 186.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.98x = 79,330.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,330.60/283.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.35

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