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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.33, 422.96 and 137.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.33, 422.96 and 137.61 is: 206.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.33 : 422.96 = 137.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.33/422.96 = 137.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.33x = 422.96 × 137.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.33x = 58,202.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,202.84/282.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.15

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