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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.92, 426.06 and 119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.92, 426.06 and 119.52 is: 179.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.92 : 426.06 = 119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.92/426.06 = 119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.92x = 426.06 × 119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.92x = 50,922.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,922.69/283.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.36

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