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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.94, 426.09 and 175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.94, 426.09 and 175.80 is: 263.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.94 : 426.09 = 175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.94/426.09 = 175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.94x = 426.09 × 175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.94x = 74,906.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,906.62/283.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.82

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