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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.20, 424.95 and 120.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.20, 424.95 and 120.99 is: 181.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.20 : 424.95 = 120.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.20/424.95 = 120.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.20x = 424.95 × 120.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.20x = 51,415.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,415.84/283.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.56

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