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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.06, 422.63 and 178.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.06, 422.63 and 178.93 is: 268.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.06 : 422.63 = 178.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.06/422.63 = 178.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.06x = 422.63 × 178.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.06x = 75,621.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,621.19/282.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.10

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