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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.12, 424.68 and 118.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.12, 424.68 and 118.55 is: 177.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.12 : 424.68 = 118.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.12/424.68 = 118.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.12x = 424.68 × 118.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.12x = 50,345.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,345.04/283.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.82

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