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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.95, 425.70 and 175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.95, 425.70 and 175.80 is: 263.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.95 : 425.70 = 175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.95/425.70 = 175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.95x = 425.70 × 175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.95x = 74,838.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,838.06/283.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.56

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