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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.32, 424.78 and 98.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.32, 424.78 and 98.18 is: 147.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.32 : 424.78 = 98.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.32/424.78 = 98.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.32x = 424.78 × 98.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.32x = 41,702.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,702.78/283.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.19

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