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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.30, 423.58 and 120.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.30, 423.58 and 120.08 is: 180.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.30 : 423.58 = 120.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.30/423.58 = 120.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.30x = 423.58 × 120.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.30x = 50,863.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,863.49/282.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.18

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