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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283, 424.02 and 120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283, 424.02 and 120.60 is: 180.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283 : 424.02 = 120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283/424.02 = 120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283x = 424.02 × 120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283x = 51,136.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,136.81/283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.70

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