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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.91, 425.85 and 137.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.91, 425.85 and 137.56 is: 206.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.91 : 425.85 = 137.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.91/425.85 = 137.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.91x = 425.85 × 137.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.91x = 58,578.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,578.86/283.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.33

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