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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.13, 423.37 and 119.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.13, 423.37 and 119.81 is: 179.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.13 : 423.37 = 119.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.13/423.37 = 119.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.13x = 423.37 × 119.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.13x = 50,723.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,723.36/282.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.79

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