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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.78, 425.72 and 137.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.78, 425.72 and 137.39 is: 206.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.78 : 425.72 = 137.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.78/425.72 = 137.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.78x = 425.72 × 137.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.78x = 58,489.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,489.67/283.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.11

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