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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.72, 425.64 and 137.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.72, 425.64 and 137.58 is: 206.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.72 : 425.64 = 137.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.72/425.64 = 137.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.72x = 425.64 × 137.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.72x = 58,557.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,557.42/283.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.39

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