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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.16, 422.52 and 137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.16, 422.52 and 137.50 is: 205.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.16 : 422.52 = 137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.16/422.52 = 137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.16x = 422.52 × 137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.16x = 58,096.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,096.50/282.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.90

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