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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.39, 425.19 and 110.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.39, 425.19 and 110.05 is: 165.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.39 : 425.19 = 110.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.39/425.19 = 110.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.39x = 425.19 × 110.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.39x = 46,791.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,791.51/283.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.11

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