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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284, 425.40 and 175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284, 425.40 and 175.52 is: 262.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284 : 425.40 = 175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284/425.40 = 175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284x = 425.40 × 175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284x = 74,666.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,666.21/284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.91

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