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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.70, 425.59 and 121.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.70, 425.59 and 121.37 is: 182.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.70 : 425.59 = 121.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.70/425.59 = 121.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.70x = 425.59 × 121.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.70x = 51,651.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,651.43/283.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.06

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