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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.37, 423.46 and 120.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.37, 423.46 and 120.01 is: 179.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.37 : 423.46 = 120.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.37/423.46 = 120.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.37x = 423.46 × 120.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.37x = 50,819.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,819.43/282.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.97

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