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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.26, 424.33 and 136.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.26, 424.33 and 136.81 is: 204.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.26 : 424.33 = 136.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.26/424.33 = 136.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.26x = 424.33 × 136.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.26x = 58,052.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,052.59/283.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.94

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