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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.04, 424.61 and 88.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.04, 424.61 and 88.03 is: 132.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.04 : 424.61 = 88.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.04/424.61 = 88.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.04x = 424.61 × 88.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.04x = 37,378.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,378.42/283.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.06

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