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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.04, 426.42 and 188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.04, 426.42 and 188.04 is: 282.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.04 : 426.42 = 188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.04/426.42 = 188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.04x = 426.42 × 188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.04x = 80,184.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,184.02/284.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.30

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