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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.76, 426.36 and 175.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.76, 426.36 and 175.76 is: 264.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.76 : 426.36 = 175.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.76/426.36 = 175.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.76x = 426.36 × 175.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.76x = 74,937.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,937.03/283.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.09

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