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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.46, 425.22 and 88.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.46, 425.22 and 88.46 is: 132.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.46 : 425.22 = 88.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.46/425.22 = 88.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.46x = 425.22 × 88.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.46x = 37,614.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,614.96/283.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.70

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