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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.09, 424.61 and 180.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.09, 424.61 and 180.07 is: 270.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.09 : 424.61 = 180.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.09/424.61 = 180.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.09x = 424.61 × 180.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.09x = 76,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,459.52/283.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.09

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