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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.37, 425.07 and 88.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.37, 425.07 and 88.39 is: 132.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.37 : 425.07 = 88.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.37/425.07 = 88.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.37x = 425.07 × 88.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.37x = 37,570.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,570.08/283.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.58

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