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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282, 422.94 and 137.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282, 422.94 and 137.70 is: 206.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282 : 422.94 = 137.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282/422.94 = 137.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282x = 422.94 × 137.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282x = 58,238.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,238.84/282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.52

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