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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.21, 424.73 and 120.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.21, 424.73 and 120.85 is: 181.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.21 : 424.73 = 120.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.21/424.73 = 120.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.21x = 424.73 × 120.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.21x = 51,328.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,328.02/283.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.24

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