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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.91, 426.47 and 175.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.91, 426.47 and 175.77 is: 264.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.91 : 426.47 = 175.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.91/426.47 = 175.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.91x = 426.47 × 175.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.91x = 74,959.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,959.75/283.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.03

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