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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.53, 425.40 and 137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.53, 425.40 and 137.34 is: 206.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.53 : 425.40 = 137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.53/425.40 = 137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.53x = 425.40 × 137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.53x = 58,424.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,424.44/283.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.06

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