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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.20, 424.91 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.20, 424.91 and 138.84 is: 208.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.20 : 424.91 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.20/424.91 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.20x = 424.91 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.20x = 58,994.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,994.50/283.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.31

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