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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.34, 425.02 and 88.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.34, 425.02 and 88.34 is: 132.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.34 : 425.02 = 88.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.34/425.02 = 88.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.34x = 425.02 × 88.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.34x = 37,546.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,546.27/283.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.51

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