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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.65, 425.25 and 261.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.65, 425.25 and 261.15 is: 391.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.65 : 425.25 = 261.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.65/425.25 = 261.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.65x = 425.25 × 261.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.65x = 111,054.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,054.04/283.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.52

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