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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.76, 425.66 and 121.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.76, 425.66 and 121.45 is: 182.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.76 : 425.66 = 121.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.76/425.66 = 121.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.76x = 425.66 × 121.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.76x = 51,696.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,696.41/283.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.18

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