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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.18, 425.26 and 269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.18, 425.26 and 269 is: 403.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.18 : 425.26 = 269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.18/425.26 = 269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.18x = 425.26 × 269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.18x = 114,394.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,394.94/283.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.97

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