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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.08, 422.96 and 117.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.08, 422.96 and 117.36 is: 175.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.08 : 422.96 = 117.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.08/422.96 = 117.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.08x = 422.96 × 117.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.08x = 49,638.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,638.00/282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.97

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