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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.17, 422.96 and 128.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.17, 422.96 and 128.13 is: 192.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.17 : 422.96 = 128.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.17/422.96 = 128.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.17x = 422.96 × 128.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.17x = 54,193.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,193.22/282.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.06

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