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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.02, 422.60 and 137.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.02, 422.60 and 137.43 is: 205.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.02 : 422.60 = 137.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.02/422.60 = 137.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.02x = 422.60 × 137.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.02x = 58,077.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,077.23/282.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.94

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