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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.79, 427.86 and 182.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.79, 427.86 and 182.27 is: 273.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.79 : 427.86 = 182.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.79/427.86 = 182.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.79x = 427.86 × 182.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.79x = 77,987.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,987.11/284.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.84

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