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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.71, 425.61 and 98.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.71, 425.61 and 98.60 is: 147.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.71 : 425.61 = 98.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.71/425.61 = 98.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.71x = 425.61 × 98.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.71x = 41,963.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,963.02/283.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.91

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