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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.46, 425.18 and 121.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.46, 425.18 and 121.04 is: 181.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.46 : 425.18 = 121.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.46/425.18 = 121.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.46x = 425.18 × 121.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.46x = 51,463.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,463.79/283.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.56

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