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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.03, 424.53 and 88.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.03, 424.53 and 88.04 is: 132.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.03 : 424.53 = 88.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.03/424.53 = 88.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.03x = 424.53 × 88.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.03x = 37,375.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,375.62/283.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.06

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