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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.58, 425.37 and 91.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.58, 425.37 and 91.34 is: 137.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.58 : 425.37 = 91.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.58/425.37 = 91.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.58x = 425.37 × 91.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.58x = 38,853.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,853.30/283.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.01

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