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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.82, 425.47 and 137.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.82, 425.47 and 137.49 is: 206.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.82 : 425.47 = 137.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.82/425.47 = 137.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.82x = 425.47 × 137.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.82x = 58,495.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,495.74/283.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.11

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