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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.64, 425.46 and 88.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.64, 425.46 and 88.67 is: 133.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.64 : 425.46 = 88.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.64/425.46 = 88.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.64x = 425.46 × 88.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.64x = 37,724.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,724.54/283.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.00

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