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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.56, 425.31 and 98.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.56, 425.31 and 98.46 is: 147.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.56 : 425.31 = 98.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.56/425.31 = 98.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.56x = 425.31 × 98.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.56x = 41,876.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,876.02/283.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.68

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