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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.86, 426.18 and 175.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.86, 426.18 and 175.32 is: 263.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.86 : 426.18 = 175.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.86/426.18 = 175.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.86x = 426.18 × 175.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.86x = 74,717.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,717.88/283.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.22

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