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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.02, 423 and 119.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.02, 423 and 119.57 is: 179.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.02 : 423 = 119.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.02/423 = 119.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.02x = 423 × 119.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.02x = 50,576.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,576.00/282.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.34

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