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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283, 424.66 and 131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283, 424.66 and 131 is: 196.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283 : 424.66 = 131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283/424.66 = 131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283x = 424.66 × 131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283x = 55,630.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,630.46/283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.57

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