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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.47, 424.15 and 180.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.47, 424.15 and 180.27 is: 269.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.47 : 424.15 = 180.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.47/424.15 = 180.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.47x = 424.15 × 180.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.47x = 76,461.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,461.52/283.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.73

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