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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.47, 425.00 and 175.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.47, 425.00 and 175.04 is: 262.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.47 : 425.00 = 175.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.47/425.00 = 175.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.47x = 425.00 × 175.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.47x = 74,389.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,389.00/283.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.42

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