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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.32, 424.76 and 138.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.32, 424.76 and 138.96 is: 208.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.32 : 424.76 = 138.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.32/424.76 = 138.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.32x = 424.76 × 138.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.32x = 59,023.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,023.95/283.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.33

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