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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.71, 425.47 and 121.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.71, 425.47 and 121.35 is: 181.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.71 : 425.47 = 121.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.71/425.47 = 121.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.71x = 425.47 × 121.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.71x = 51,630.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,630.78/283.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.98

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