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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.07, 424.65 and 88.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.07, 424.65 and 88.05 is: 132.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.07 : 424.65 = 88.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.07/424.65 = 88.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.07x = 424.65 × 88.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.07x = 37,390.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,390.43/283.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.09

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