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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.58, 425.10 and 121.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.58, 425.10 and 121.34 is: 181.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.58 : 425.10 = 121.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.58/425.10 = 121.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.58x = 425.10 × 121.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.58x = 51,581.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,581.63/283.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.89

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