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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.44, 425.27 and 121.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.44, 425.27 and 121.14 is: 181.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.44 : 425.27 = 121.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.44/425.27 = 121.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.44x = 425.27 × 121.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.44x = 51,517.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,517.21/283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.76

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