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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.04, 425.52 and 121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.04, 425.52 and 121.44 is: 181.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.04 : 425.52 = 121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.04/425.52 = 121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.04x = 425.52 × 121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.04x = 51,675.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,675.15/284.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.93

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