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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.95, 425.51 and 180.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.95, 425.51 and 180.97 is: 271.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.95 : 425.51 = 180.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.95/425.51 = 180.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.95x = 425.51 × 180.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.95x = 77,004.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,004.54/283.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.19

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