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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.82, 425.62 and 98.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.82, 425.62 and 98.69 is: 148.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.82 : 425.62 = 98.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.82/425.62 = 98.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.82x = 425.62 × 98.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.82x = 42,004.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,004.44/283.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.00

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