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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.16, 424.59 and 138.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.16, 424.59 and 138.75 is: 208.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.16 : 424.59 = 138.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.16/424.59 = 138.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.16x = 424.59 × 138.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.16x = 58,911.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,911.86/283.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.06

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