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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.15, 423.40 and 201.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.15, 423.40 and 201.75 is: 301.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.15 : 423.40 = 201.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.15/423.40 = 201.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.15x = 423.40 × 201.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.15x = 85,417.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,417.82/283.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.67

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