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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.46, 428.35 and 188.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.46, 428.35 and 188.11 is: 282.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.46 : 428.35 = 188.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.46/428.35 = 188.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.46x = 428.35 × 188.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.46x = 80,576.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,576.92/285.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.27

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