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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.15, 391.01 and 267.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.15, 391.01 and 267.81 is: 369.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.15 : 391.01 = 267.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.15/391.01 = 267.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.15x = 391.01 × 267.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.15x = 104,717.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,717.06/283.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.83

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