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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.11, 423.32 and 119.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.11, 423.32 and 119.79 is: 179.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.11 : 423.32 = 119.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.11/423.32 = 119.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.11x = 423.32 × 119.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.11x = 50,708.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,708.90/282.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.75

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