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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282, 423.08 and 119.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282, 423.08 and 119.70 is: 179.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282 : 423.08 = 119.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282/423.08 = 119.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282x = 423.08 × 119.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282x = 50,641.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,641.61/282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.58

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