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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.21, 423.23 and 119.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.21, 423.23 and 119.85 is: 179.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.21 : 423.23 = 119.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.21/423.23 = 119.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.21x = 423.23 × 119.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.21x = 50,723.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,723.52/282.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.74

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