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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.46, 425.54 and 180.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.46, 425.54 and 180.95 is: 271.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.46 : 425.54 = 180.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.46/425.54 = 180.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.46x = 425.54 × 180.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.46x = 76,999.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,999.79/283.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.65

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