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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.73, 425.41 and 88.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.73, 425.41 and 88.67 is: 132.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.73 : 425.41 = 88.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.73/425.41 = 88.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.73x = 425.41 × 88.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.73x = 37,719.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,719.75/283.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.94

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