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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.53, 425.15 and 88.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.53, 425.15 and 88.45 is: 132.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.53 : 425.15 = 88.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.53/425.15 = 88.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.53x = 425.15 × 88.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.53x = 37,603.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,603.01/283.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.62

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