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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.58, 425.44 and 91.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.58, 425.44 and 91.22 is: 136.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.58 : 425.44 = 91.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.58/425.44 = 91.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.58x = 425.44 × 91.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.58x = 38,808.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,808.64/283.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.85

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