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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.02, 424.53 and 138.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.02, 424.53 and 138.66 is: 207.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.02 : 424.53 = 138.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.02/424.53 = 138.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.02x = 424.53 × 138.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.02x = 58,865.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,865.33/283.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.99

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