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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.20, 423.40 and 120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.20, 423.40 and 120 is: 180.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.20 : 423.40 = 120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.20/423.40 = 120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.20x = 423.40 × 120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.20x = 50,808
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,808/282.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.04

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