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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.21, 423.27 and 128.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.21, 423.27 and 128.13 is: 192.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.21 : 423.27 = 128.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.21/423.27 = 128.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.21x = 423.27 × 128.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.21x = 54,233.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,233.59/282.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.17

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