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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.57, 425.44 and 88.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.57, 425.44 and 88.56 is: 132.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.57 : 425.44 = 88.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.57/425.44 = 88.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.57x = 425.44 × 88.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.57x = 37,677.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,677.85/283.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.87

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