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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.96, 425.95 and 121.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.96, 425.95 and 121.53 is: 182.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.96 : 425.95 = 121.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.96/425.95 = 121.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.96x = 425.95 × 121.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.96x = 51,765.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,765.40/283.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.30

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