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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.71, 425.57 and 98.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.71, 425.57 and 98.61 is: 147.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.71 : 425.57 = 98.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.71/425.57 = 98.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.71x = 425.57 × 98.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.71x = 41,964.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,964.96/283.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.92

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