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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.76, 425.64 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.76, 425.64 and 135.48 is: 203.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.76 : 425.64 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.76/425.64 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.76x = 425.64 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.76x = 57,665.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,665.71/283.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.22

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