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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.68, 425.49 and 121.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.68, 425.49 and 121.47 is: 182.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.68 : 425.49 = 121.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.68/425.49 = 121.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.68x = 425.49 × 121.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.68x = 51,684.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,684.27/283.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.19

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