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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.17, 390.85 and 265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.17, 390.85 and 265.96 is: 367.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.17 : 390.85 = 265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.17/390.85 = 265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.17x = 390.85 × 265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.17x = 103,950.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,950.47/283.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.10

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