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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.04, 422.89 and 135.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.04, 422.89 and 135.61 is: 203.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.04 : 422.89 = 135.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.04/422.89 = 135.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.04x = 422.89 × 135.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.04x = 57,346.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,346.72/282.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.33

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