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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.99, 426.35 and 181.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.99, 426.35 and 181.39 is: 272.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.99 : 426.35 = 181.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.99/426.35 = 181.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.99x = 426.35 × 181.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.99x = 77,334.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,334.72/283.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.31

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