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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.98, 425.34 and 187.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.98, 425.34 and 187.50 is: 280.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.98 : 425.34 = 187.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.98/425.34 = 187.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.98x = 425.34 × 187.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.98x = 79,751.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,751.25/283.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.83

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