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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282, 422.38 and 137.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282, 422.38 and 137.41 is: 205.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282 : 422.38 = 137.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282/422.38 = 137.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282x = 422.38 × 137.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282x = 58,039.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,039.24/282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.81

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