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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.44, 425.07 and 120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.44, 425.07 and 120.96 is: 181.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.44 : 425.07 = 120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.44/425.07 = 120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.44x = 425.07 × 120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.44x = 51,416.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,416.47/283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.40

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