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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.78, 425.68 and 91.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.78, 425.68 and 91.41 is: 137.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.78 : 425.68 = 91.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.78/425.68 = 91.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.78x = 425.68 × 91.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.78x = 38,909.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,909.58/283.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.11

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