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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.02, 422.79 and 119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.02, 422.79 and 119.68 is: 179.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.02 : 422.79 = 119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.02/422.79 = 119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.02x = 422.79 × 119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.02x = 50,598.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,598.00/282.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.42

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