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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.34, 424.38 and 138.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.34, 424.38 and 138.76 is: 207.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.34 : 424.38 = 138.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.34/424.38 = 138.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.34x = 424.38 × 138.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.34x = 58,886.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,886.97/283.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.83

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