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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.32, 423.51 and 138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.32, 423.51 and 138.08 is: 207.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.32 : 423.51 = 138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.32/423.51 = 138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.32x = 423.51 × 138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.32x = 58,478.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,478.26/282.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.13

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