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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.58, 425.38 and 88.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.58, 425.38 and 88.58 is: 132.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.58 : 425.38 = 88.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.58/425.38 = 88.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.58x = 425.38 × 88.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.58x = 37,678.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,678.53/283.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.87

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