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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284, 426 and 188.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284, 426 and 188.02 is: 282.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284 : 426 = 188.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284/426 = 188.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284x = 426 × 188.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284x = 80,096.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,096.52/284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.03

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