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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.65, 425.99 and 261.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.65, 425.99 and 261.96 is: 393.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.65 : 425.99 = 261.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.65/425.99 = 261.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.65x = 425.99 × 261.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.65x = 111,592.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,592.34/283.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.42

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