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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.11, 423.11 and 135.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.11, 423.11 and 135.86 is: 203.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.11 : 423.11 = 135.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.11/423.11 = 135.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.11x = 423.11 × 135.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.11x = 57,483.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,483.72/282.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.76

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