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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.34, 425.70 and 186.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.34, 425.70 and 186.96 is: 279.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.34 : 425.70 = 186.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.34/425.70 = 186.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.34x = 425.70 × 186.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.34x = 79,588.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,588.87/284.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.91

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