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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.64, 425.49 and 91.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.64, 425.49 and 91.28 is: 136.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.64 : 425.49 = 91.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.64/425.49 = 91.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.64x = 425.49 × 91.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.64x = 38,838.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,838.73/283.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.93

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