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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.08, 424.38 and 120.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.08, 424.38 and 120.66 is: 180.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.08 : 424.38 = 120.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.08/424.38 = 120.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.08x = 424.38 × 120.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.08x = 51,205.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,205.69/283.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.89

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