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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.50, 424.86 and 121.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.50, 424.86 and 121.08 is: 181.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.50 : 424.86 = 121.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.50/424.86 = 121.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.50x = 424.86 × 121.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.50x = 51,442.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,442.05/283.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.45

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