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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.39, 425.10 and 91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.39, 425.10 and 91 is: 136.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.39 : 425.10 = 91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.39/425.10 = 91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.39x = 425.10 × 91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.39x = 38,684.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,684.10/283.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.50

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