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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.53, 425.34 and 121.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.53, 425.34 and 121.26 is: 181.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.53 : 425.34 = 121.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.53/425.34 = 121.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.53x = 425.34 × 121.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.53x = 51,576.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,576.73/283.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.91

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