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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.86, 425.98 and 121.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.86, 425.98 and 121.55 is: 182.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.86 : 425.98 = 121.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.86/425.98 = 121.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.86x = 425.98 × 121.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.86x = 51,775.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,775.44/283.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.40

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