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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.02, 423.21 and 137.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.02, 423.21 and 137.75 is: 206.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.02 : 423.21 = 137.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.02/423.21 = 137.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.02x = 423.21 × 137.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.02x = 58,297.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,297.18/282.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.71

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