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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.26, 424.92 and 120.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.26, 424.92 and 120.95 is: 181.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.26 : 424.92 = 120.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.26/424.92 = 120.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.26x = 424.92 × 120.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.26x = 51,391.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,391.34/283.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.43

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