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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.83, 424.87 and 181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.83, 424.87 and 181.20 is: 271.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.83 : 424.87 = 181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.83/424.87 = 181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.83x = 424.87 × 181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.83x = 76,985.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,985.99/283.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.24

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