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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.44, 425.12 and 175.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.44, 425.12 and 175.92 is: 263.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.44 : 425.12 = 175.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.44/425.12 = 175.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.44x = 425.12 × 175.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.44x = 74,787.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,787.11/283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.86

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