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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.32, 423.28 and 137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.32, 423.28 and 137.94 is: 206.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.32 : 423.28 = 137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.32/423.28 = 137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.32x = 423.28 × 137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.32x = 58,386.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,386.55/282.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.81

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