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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.76, 425.82 and 266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.76, 425.82 and 266.12 is: 399.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.76 : 425.82 = 266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.76/425.82 = 266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.76x = 425.82 × 266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.76x = 113,319.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,319.22/283.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.35

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