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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.29, 423.08 and 128.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.29, 423.08 and 128.17 is: 192.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.29 : 423.08 = 128.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.29/423.08 = 128.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.29x = 423.08 × 128.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.29x = 54,224.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,224.47/282.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.09

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