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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.01, 422.94 and 119.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.01, 422.94 and 119.59 is: 179.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.01 : 422.94 = 119.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.01/422.94 = 119.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.01x = 422.94 × 119.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.01x = 50,579.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,579.39/282.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.35

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