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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282, 423 and 130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282, 423 and 130 is: 195

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282 : 423 = 130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282/423 = 130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282x = 423 × 130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282x = 54,990
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,990/282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195

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