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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.30, 424.83 and 109.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.30, 424.83 and 109.87 is: 164.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.30 : 424.83 = 109.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.30/424.83 = 109.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.30x = 424.83 × 109.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.30x = 46,676.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,676.07/283.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.76

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