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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.22, 424.81 and 120.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.22, 424.81 and 120.78 is: 181.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.22 : 424.81 = 120.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.22/424.81 = 120.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.22x = 424.81 × 120.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.22x = 51,308.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,308.55/283.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.16

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