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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.12, 424.66 and 268.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.12, 424.66 and 268.54 is: 402.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.12 : 424.66 = 268.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.12/424.66 = 268.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.12x = 424.66 × 268.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.12x = 114,038.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,038.20/283.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.79

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