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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.64, 425.23 and 135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.64, 425.23 and 135.32 is: 202.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.64 : 425.23 = 135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.64/425.23 = 135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.64x = 425.23 × 135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.64x = 57,542.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,542.12/283.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.87

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