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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.14, 423.21 and 119.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.14, 423.21 and 119.80 is: 179.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.14 : 423.21 = 119.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.14/423.21 = 119.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.14x = 423.21 × 119.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.14x = 50,700.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,700.56/282.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.70

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