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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.82, 425.79 and 91.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.82, 425.79 and 91.44 is: 137.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.82 : 425.79 = 91.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.82/425.79 = 91.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.82x = 425.79 × 91.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.82x = 38,934.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,934.24/283.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.18

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