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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.08, 422.76 and 119.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.08, 422.76 and 119.72 is: 179.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.08 : 422.76 = 119.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.08/422.76 = 119.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.08x = 422.76 × 119.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.08x = 50,612.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,612.83/282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.43

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