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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.36, 425.04 and 121.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.36, 425.04 and 121.03 is: 181.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.36 : 425.04 = 121.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.36/425.04 = 121.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.36x = 425.04 × 121.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.36x = 51,442.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,442.59/283.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.55

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