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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.94, 425.96 and 121.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.94, 425.96 and 121.64 is: 182.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.94 : 425.96 = 121.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.94/425.96 = 121.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.94x = 425.96 × 121.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.94x = 51,813.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,813.77/283.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.48

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