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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.08, 424.76 and 136.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.08, 424.76 and 136.66 is: 205.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.08 : 424.76 = 136.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.08/424.76 = 136.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.08x = 424.76 × 136.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.08x = 58,047.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,047.70/283.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.06

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