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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.12, 424.36 and 138.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.12, 424.36 and 138.64 is: 207.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.12 : 424.36 = 138.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.12/424.36 = 138.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.12x = 424.36 × 138.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.12x = 58,833.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,833.27/283.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.80

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