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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.82, 425.41 and 119.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.82, 425.41 and 119.39 is: 178.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.82 : 425.41 = 119.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.82/425.41 = 119.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.82x = 425.41 × 119.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.82x = 50,789.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,789.70/283.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.95

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