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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.74, 425.97 and 181.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.74, 425.97 and 181.14 is: 271.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.74 : 425.97 = 181.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.74/425.97 = 181.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.74x = 425.97 × 181.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.74x = 77,160.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,160.21/283.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.94

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