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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.25, 424.90 and 120.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.25, 424.90 and 120.89 is: 181.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.25 : 424.90 = 120.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.25/424.90 = 120.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.25x = 424.90 × 120.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.25x = 51,366.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,366.69/283.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.35

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