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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.45, 425.08 and 88.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.45, 425.08 and 88.43 is: 132.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.45 : 425.08 = 88.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.45/425.08 = 88.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.45x = 425.08 × 88.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.45x = 37,587.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,587.26/283.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.61

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