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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.34, 423.62 and 136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.34, 423.62 and 136.17 is: 204.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.34 : 423.62 = 136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.34/423.62 = 136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.34x = 423.62 × 136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.34x = 57,684.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,684.34/282.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.31

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