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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.22, 424.48 and 136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.22, 424.48 and 136.88 is: 205.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.22 : 424.48 = 136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.22/424.48 = 136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.22x = 424.48 × 136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.22x = 58,102.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,102.82/283.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.15

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