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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.93, 425.69 and 121.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.93, 425.69 and 121.39 is: 181.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.93 : 425.69 = 121.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.93/425.69 = 121.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.93x = 425.69 × 121.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.93x = 51,671.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,671.77/283.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.99

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