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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.42, 424.77 and 138.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.42, 424.77 and 138.82 is: 208.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.42 : 424.77 = 138.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.42/424.77 = 138.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.42x = 424.77 × 138.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.42x = 58,966.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,966.57/283.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.05

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