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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.27, 425.09 and 180.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.27, 425.09 and 180.63 is: 271.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.27 : 425.09 = 180.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.27/425.09 = 180.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.27x = 425.09 × 180.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.27x = 76,783.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,783.95/283.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.06

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