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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.86, 425.79 and 121.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.86, 425.79 and 121.43 is: 182.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.86 : 425.79 = 121.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.86/425.79 = 121.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.86x = 425.79 × 121.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.86x = 51,704.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,704.74/283.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.15

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