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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.28, 423.42 and 119.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.28, 423.42 and 119.92 is: 179.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.28 : 423.42 = 119.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.28/423.42 = 119.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.28x = 423.42 × 119.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.28x = 50,776.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,776.53/282.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.88

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