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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.32, 423.21 and 128.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.32, 423.21 and 128.33 is: 192.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.32 : 423.21 = 128.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.32/423.21 = 128.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.32x = 423.21 × 128.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.32x = 54,310.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,310.54/282.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.37

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