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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.14, 423.16 and 128.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.14, 423.16 and 128.03 is: 192.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.14 : 423.16 = 128.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.14/423.16 = 128.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.14x = 423.16 × 128.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.14x = 54,174.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,174.74/282.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.01

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