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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.14, 424.46 and 138.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.14, 424.46 and 138.75 is: 208.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.14 : 424.46 = 138.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.14/424.46 = 138.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.14x = 424.46 × 138.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.14x = 58,893.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,893.13/283.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.00

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