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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.06, 424.44 and 120.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.06, 424.44 and 120.66 is: 180.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.06 : 424.44 = 120.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.06/424.44 = 120.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.06x = 424.44 × 120.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.06x = 51,211.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,211.34/283.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.92

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