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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.21, 424.88 and 120.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.21, 424.88 and 120.94 is: 181.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.21 : 424.88 = 120.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.21/424.88 = 120.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.21x = 424.88 × 120.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.21x = 51,385.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,385.29/283.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.44

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