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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.12, 424.74 and 120.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.12, 424.74 and 120.82 is: 181.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.12 : 424.74 = 120.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.12/424.74 = 120.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.12x = 424.74 × 120.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.12x = 51,317.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,317.09/283.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.26

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