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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.19, 424.79 and 88.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.19, 424.79 and 88.19 is: 132.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.19 : 424.79 = 88.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.19/424.79 = 88.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.19x = 424.79 × 88.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.19x = 37,460.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,460.33/283.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.28

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