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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.42, 424.86 and 137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.42, 424.86 and 137.08 is: 205.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.42 : 424.86 = 137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.42/424.86 = 137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.42x = 424.86 × 137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.42x = 58,239.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,239.81/283.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.49

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