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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.41, 424.93 and 98.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.41, 424.93 and 98.27 is: 147.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.41 : 424.93 = 98.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.41/424.93 = 98.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.41x = 424.93 × 98.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.41x = 41,756.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,756.56/283.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.33

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