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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.50, 425.31 and 112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.50, 425.31 and 112.50 is: 168.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.50 : 425.31 = 112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.50/425.31 = 112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.50x = 425.31 × 112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.50x = 47,847.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,847.38/283.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.77

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