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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.11, 423.29 and 119.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.11, 423.29 and 119.90 is: 179.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.11 : 423.29 = 119.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.11/423.29 = 119.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.11x = 423.29 × 119.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.11x = 50,753.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,753.83/282.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.91

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