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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282, 422.52 and 119.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282, 422.52 and 119.60 is: 179.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282 : 422.52 = 119.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282/422.52 = 119.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282x = 422.52 × 119.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282x = 50,533.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,533.39/282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.20

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