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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.63, 426.78 and 187.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.63, 426.78 and 187.11 is: 280.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.63 : 426.78 = 187.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.63/426.78 = 187.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.63x = 426.78 × 187.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.63x = 79,854.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,854.81/284.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.56

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