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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.78, 425.54 and 88.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.78, 425.54 and 88.74 is: 133.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.78 : 425.54 = 88.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.78/425.54 = 88.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.78x = 425.54 × 88.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.78x = 37,762.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,762.42/283.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.07

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