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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.13, 426.20 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.13, 426.20 and 187.92 is: 281.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.13 : 426.20 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.13/426.20 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.13x = 426.20 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.13x = 80,090.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,090.56/284.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.88

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