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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.73, 425.37 and 260.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.73, 425.37 and 260.95 is: 391.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.73 : 425.37 = 260.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.73/425.37 = 260.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.73x = 425.37 × 260.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.73x = 110,996.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,996.87/283.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.21

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