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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.38, 425.07 and 121.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.38, 425.07 and 121.19 is: 181.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.38 : 425.07 = 121.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.38/425.07 = 121.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.38x = 425.07 × 121.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.38x = 51,512.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,512.11/283.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.78

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