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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.04, 426.12 and 187.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.04, 426.12 and 187.56 is: 281.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.04 : 426.12 = 187.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.04/426.12 = 187.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.04x = 426.12 × 187.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.04x = 79,923.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,923.07/284.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.38

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