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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.77, 425.76 and 121.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.77, 425.76 and 121.47 is: 182.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.77 : 425.76 = 121.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.77/425.76 = 121.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.77x = 425.76 × 121.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.77x = 51,717.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,717.07/283.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.25

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