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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.24, 423.05 and 138.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.24, 423.05 and 138.06 is: 206.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.24 : 423.05 = 138.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.24/423.05 = 138.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.24x = 423.05 × 138.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.24x = 58,405.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,405.59/282.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.94

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