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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.67, 425.69 and 121.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.67, 425.69 and 121.35 is: 182.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.67 : 425.69 = 121.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.67/425.69 = 121.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.67x = 425.69 × 121.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.67x = 51,658.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,658.70/283.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.11

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