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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.72, 425.20 and 121.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.72, 425.20 and 121.36 is: 181.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.72 : 425.20 = 121.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.72/425.20 = 121.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.72x = 425.20 × 121.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.72x = 51,602.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,602.27/283.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.88

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