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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.88, 425.06 and 267.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.88, 425.06 and 267.02 is: 399.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.88 : 425.06 = 267.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.88/425.06 = 267.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.88x = 425.06 × 267.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.88x = 113,499.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,499.52/283.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.82

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