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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.24, 425.46 and 186.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.24, 425.46 and 186.51 is: 279.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.24 : 425.46 = 186.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.24/425.46 = 186.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.24x = 425.46 × 186.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.24x = 79,351.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,351.28/284.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.17

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