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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.64, 426.60 and 188.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.64, 426.60 and 188.34 is: 282.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.64 : 426.60 = 188.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.64/426.60 = 188.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.64x = 426.60 × 188.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.64x = 80,345.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,345.84/284.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.27

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