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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.02, 424.52 and 138.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.02, 424.52 and 138.73 is: 208.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.02 : 424.52 = 138.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.02/424.52 = 138.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.02x = 424.52 × 138.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.02x = 58,893.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,893.66/283.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.09

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