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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.98, 426.48 and 186.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.98, 426.48 and 186.68 is: 280.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.98 : 426.48 = 186.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.98/426.48 = 186.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.98x = 426.48 × 186.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.98x = 79,615.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,615.50/283.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.36

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