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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.90, 425.42 and 175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.90, 425.42 and 175.52 is: 263.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.90 : 425.42 = 175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.90/425.42 = 175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.90x = 425.42 × 175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.90x = 74,669.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,669.72/283.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.01

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