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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.37, 425.03 and 109.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.37, 425.03 and 109.85 is: 164.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.37 : 425.03 = 109.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.37/425.03 = 109.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.37x = 425.03 × 109.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.37x = 46,686.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,686.87/283.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.76

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