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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.94, 426.90 and 188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.94, 426.90 and 188.52 is: 282.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.94 : 426.90 = 188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.94/426.90 = 188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.94x = 426.90 × 188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.94x = 80,479.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,479.19/284.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.44

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