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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.05, 424.44 and 120.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.05, 424.44 and 120.78 is: 181.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.05 : 424.44 = 120.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.05/424.44 = 120.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.05x = 424.44 × 120.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.05x = 51,263.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,263.86/283.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.11

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