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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.06, 424.38 and 120.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.06, 424.38 and 120.65 is: 180.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.06 : 424.38 = 120.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.06/424.38 = 120.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.06x = 424.38 × 120.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.06x = 51,202.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,202.96/283.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.89

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