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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.12, 422.90 and 119.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.12, 422.90 and 119.70 is: 179.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.12 : 422.90 = 119.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.12/422.90 = 119.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.12x = 422.90 × 119.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.12x = 50,621.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,621.13/282.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.43

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