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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.76, 425.58 and 137.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.76, 425.58 and 137.51 is: 206.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.76 : 425.58 = 137.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.76/425.58 = 137.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.76x = 425.58 × 137.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.76x = 58,518.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,518.69/283.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.23

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