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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.41, 424.87 and 121.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.41, 424.87 and 121.21 is: 181.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.41 : 424.87 = 121.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.41/424.87 = 121.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.41x = 424.87 × 121.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.41x = 51,498.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,498.49/283.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.71

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