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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.87, 425.99 and 121.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.87, 425.99 and 121.56 is: 182.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.87 : 425.99 = 121.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.87/425.99 = 121.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.87x = 425.99 × 121.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.87x = 51,783.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,783.34/283.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.42

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