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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.37, 425.08 and 180.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.37, 425.08 and 180.73 is: 271.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.37 : 425.08 = 180.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.37/425.08 = 180.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.37x = 425.08 × 180.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.37x = 76,825.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,825.47/283.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.12

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