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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.08, 423.23 and 128.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.08, 423.23 and 128.08 is: 192.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.08 : 423.23 = 128.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.08/423.23 = 128.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.08x = 423.23 × 128.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.08x = 54,207.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,207.19/282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.17

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