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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.09, 423.11 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.09, 423.11 and 135.80 is: 203.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.09 : 423.11 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.09/423.11 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.09x = 423.11 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.09x = 57,455.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,455.54/282.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.68

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