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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.31, 423.46 and 120.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.31, 423.46 and 120.11 is: 180.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.31 : 423.46 = 120.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.31/423.46 = 120.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.31x = 423.46 × 120.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.31x = 50,859.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,859.81/282.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.16

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