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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.93, 425.95 and 88.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.93, 425.95 and 88.96 is: 133.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.93 : 425.95 = 88.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.93/425.95 = 88.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.93x = 425.95 × 88.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.93x = 37,891.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,891.45/283.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.45

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