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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.64, 426.36 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.64, 426.36 and 188.16 is: 281.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.64 : 426.36 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.64/426.36 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.64x = 426.36 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.64x = 80,223.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,223.90/284.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.84

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