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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.47, 426.42 and 181.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.47, 426.42 and 181.87 is: 272.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.47 : 426.42 = 181.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.47/426.42 = 181.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.47x = 426.42 × 181.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.47x = 77,553.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,553.01/284.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.62

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