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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.74, 425.53 and 180.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.74, 425.53 and 180.87 is: 271.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.74 : 425.53 = 180.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.74/425.53 = 180.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.74x = 425.53 × 180.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.74x = 76,965.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,965.61/283.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.25

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