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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.98, 425.16 and 261.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.98, 425.16 and 261.30 is: 391.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.98 : 425.16 = 261.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.98/425.16 = 261.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.98x = 425.16 × 261.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.98x = 111,094.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,094.31/283.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.20

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