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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.42, 425.10 and 98.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.42, 425.10 and 98.29 is: 147.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.42 : 425.10 = 98.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.42/425.10 = 98.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.42x = 425.10 × 98.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.42x = 41,781.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,781.30/283.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.42

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