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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.56, 426.36 and 188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.56, 426.36 and 188.08 is: 281.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.56 : 426.36 = 188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.56/426.36 = 188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.56x = 426.36 × 188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.56x = 80,189.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,189.79/284.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.80

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