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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.92, 426.36 and 175.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.92, 426.36 and 175.28 is: 262.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.92 : 426.36 = 175.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.92/426.36 = 175.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.92x = 426.36 × 175.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.92x = 74,732.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,732.38/284.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.29

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