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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.42, 426.72 and 182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.42, 426.72 and 182.36 is: 273.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.42 : 426.72 = 182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.42/426.72 = 182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.42x = 426.72 × 182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.42x = 77,816.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,816.66/284.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.60

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