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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.32, 424.95 and 121.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.32, 424.95 and 121.02 is: 181.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.32 : 424.95 = 121.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.32/424.95 = 121.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.32x = 424.95 × 121.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.32x = 51,427.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,427.45/283.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.52

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