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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.13, 424.70 and 112.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.13, 424.70 and 112.13 is: 168.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.13 : 424.70 = 112.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.13/424.70 = 112.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.13x = 424.70 × 112.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.13x = 47,618.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,618.93/283.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.19

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