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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.78, 424.20 and 175.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.78, 424.20 and 175.32 is: 263.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.78 : 424.20 = 175.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.78/424.20 = 175.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.78x = 424.20 × 175.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.78x = 74,370.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,370.74/282.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.00

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