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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.38, 424.86 and 120.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.38, 424.86 and 120.98 is: 181.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.38 : 424.86 = 120.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.38/424.86 = 120.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.38x = 424.86 × 120.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.38x = 51,397.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,397.44/283.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.37

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