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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.08, 422.67 and 137.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.08, 422.67 and 137.54 is: 206.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.08 : 422.67 = 137.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.08/422.67 = 137.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.08x = 422.67 × 137.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.08x = 58,134.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,134.03/282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.09

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