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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.10, 422.97 and 119.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.10, 422.97 and 119.74 is: 179.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.10 : 422.97 = 119.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.10/422.97 = 119.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.10x = 422.97 × 119.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.10x = 50,646.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,646.43/282.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.53

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