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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.44, 425.37 and 121.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.44, 425.37 and 121.23 is: 181.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.44 : 425.37 = 121.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.44/425.37 = 121.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.44x = 425.37 × 121.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.44x = 51,567.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,567.00/283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.94

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