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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.03, 424.69 and 180.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.03, 424.69 and 180.36 is: 270.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.03 : 424.69 = 180.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.03/424.69 = 180.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.03x = 424.69 × 180.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.03x = 76,596.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,596.64/283.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.63

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