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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.63, 427.14 and 188.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.63, 427.14 and 188.64 is: 283.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.63 : 427.14 = 188.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.63/427.14 = 188.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.63x = 427.14 × 188.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.63x = 80,575.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,575.69/284.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.09

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