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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.33, 423.50 and 119.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.33, 423.50 and 119.91 is: 179.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.33 : 423.50 = 119.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.33/423.50 = 119.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.33x = 423.50 × 119.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.33x = 50,781.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,781.89/282.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.87

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