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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.75, 425.70 and 91.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.75, 425.70 and 91.38 is: 137.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.75 : 425.70 = 91.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.75/425.70 = 91.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.75x = 425.70 × 91.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.75x = 38,900.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,900.47/283.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.09

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