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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.23, 423.39 and 137.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.23, 423.39 and 137.96 is: 206.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.23 : 423.39 = 137.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.23/423.39 = 137.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.23x = 423.39 × 137.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.23x = 58,410.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,410.88/282.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.96

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