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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.02, 424.12 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.02, 424.12 and 138.84 is: 208.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.02 : 424.12 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.02/424.12 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.02x = 424.12 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.02x = 58,884.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,884.13/283.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.06

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