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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.03, 425.54 and 121.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.03, 425.54 and 121.43 is: 181.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.03 : 425.54 = 121.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.03/425.54 = 121.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.03x = 425.54 × 121.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.03x = 51,673.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,673.32/284.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.93

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