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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.20, 423.27 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.20, 423.27 and 119.88 is: 179.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.20 : 423.27 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.20/423.27 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.20x = 423.27 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.20x = 50,741.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,741.61/282.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.81

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