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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.81, 425.74 and 98.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.81, 425.74 and 98.74 is: 148.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.81 : 425.74 = 98.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.81/425.74 = 98.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.81x = 425.74 × 98.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.81x = 42,037.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,037.57/283.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.12

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