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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.88, 426.06 and 113

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.88, 426.06 and 113 is: 169.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.88 : 426.06 = 113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.88/426.06 = 113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.88x = 426.06 × 113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.88x = 48,144.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,144.78/283.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.60

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