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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.77, 425.69 and 88.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.77, 425.69 and 88.76 is: 133.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.77 : 425.69 = 88.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.77/425.69 = 88.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.77x = 425.69 × 88.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.77x = 37,784.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,784.24/283.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.15

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