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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.29, 424.72 and 120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.29, 424.72 and 120.88 is: 181.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.29 : 424.72 = 120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.29/424.72 = 120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.29x = 424.72 × 120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.29x = 51,340.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,340.15/283.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.23

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