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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.97, 425.67 and 181.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.97, 425.67 and 181.37 is: 271.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.97 : 425.67 = 181.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.97/425.67 = 181.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.97x = 425.67 × 181.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.97x = 77,203.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,203.77/283.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.87

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