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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.15, 424.88 and 138.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.15, 424.88 and 138.88 is: 208.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.15 : 424.88 = 138.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.15/424.88 = 138.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.15x = 424.88 × 138.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.15x = 59,004.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,004.52/283.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.39

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