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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.70, 424.91 and 137.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.70, 424.91 and 137.23 is: 205.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.70 : 424.91 = 137.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.70/424.91 = 137.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.70x = 424.91 × 137.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.70x = 58,309.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,309.68/283.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.53

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