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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.94, 427.14 and 182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.94, 427.14 and 182.28 is: 273.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.94 : 427.14 = 182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.94/427.14 = 182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.94x = 427.14 × 182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.94x = 77,859.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,859.08/284.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.25

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