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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.26, 423.39 and 128.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.26, 423.39 and 128.08 is: 192.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.26 : 423.39 = 128.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.26/423.39 = 128.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.26x = 423.39 × 128.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.26x = 54,227.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,227.79/282.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.12

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