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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.26, 425.08 and 138.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.26, 425.08 and 138.98 is: 208.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.26 : 425.08 = 138.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.26/425.08 = 138.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.26x = 425.08 × 138.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.26x = 59,077.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,077.62/283.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.56

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