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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.40, 425.13 and 95.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.40, 425.13 and 95.71 is: 143.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.40 : 425.13 = 95.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.40/425.13 = 95.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.40x = 425.13 × 95.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.40x = 40,689.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,689.19/283.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.58

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