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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.68, 425.16 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.68, 425.16 and 265.68 is: 398.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.68 : 425.16 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.68/425.16 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.68x = 425.16 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.68x = 112,956.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,956.51/283.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.18

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