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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.39, 426.27 and 181.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.39, 426.27 and 181.46 is: 272.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.39 : 426.27 = 181.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.39/426.27 = 181.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.39x = 426.27 × 181.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.39x = 77,352.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,352.70/284.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.00

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