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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.91, 425.89 and 88.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.91, 425.89 and 88.94 is: 133.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.91 : 425.89 = 88.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.91/425.89 = 88.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.91x = 425.89 × 88.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.91x = 37,879.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,879.50/283.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.42

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