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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.69, 425.20 and 121.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.69, 425.20 and 121.33 is: 181.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.69 : 425.20 = 121.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.69/425.20 = 121.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.69x = 425.20 × 121.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.69x = 51,589.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,589.52/283.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.85

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