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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.51, 426.21 and 186.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.51, 426.21 and 186.92 is: 280.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.51 : 426.21 = 186.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.51/426.21 = 186.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.51x = 426.21 × 186.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.51x = 79,667.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,667.17/284.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.02

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