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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.07, 423.96 and 138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.07, 423.96 and 138.48 is: 207.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.07 : 423.96 = 138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.07/423.96 = 138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.07x = 423.96 × 138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.07x = 58,709.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,709.98/283.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.41

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