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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.26, 423.05 and 119.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.26, 423.05 and 119.60 is: 179.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.26 : 423.05 = 119.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.26/423.05 = 119.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.26x = 423.05 × 119.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.26x = 50,597.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,597.18/282.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.26

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