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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.32, 423.53 and 120.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.32, 423.53 and 120.13 is: 180.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.32 : 423.53 = 120.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.32/423.53 = 120.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.32x = 423.53 × 120.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.32x = 50,875.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,875.94/282.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.21

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