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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.44, 425.16 and 88.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.44, 425.16 and 88.44 is: 132.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.44 : 425.16 = 88.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.44/425.16 = 88.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.44x = 425.16 × 88.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.44x = 37,601.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,601.15/283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.66

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