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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.13, 424.74 and 118.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.13, 424.74 and 118.58 is: 177.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.13 : 424.74 = 118.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.13/424.74 = 118.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.13x = 424.74 × 118.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.13x = 50,365.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,365.67/283.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.89

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