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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.84, 427.38 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.84, 427.38 and 175.20 is: 262.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.84 : 427.38 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.84/427.38 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.84x = 427.38 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.84x = 74,876.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,876.98/284.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.87

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