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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.39, 423.45 and 119.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.39, 423.45 and 119.94 is: 179.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.39 : 423.45 = 119.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.39/423.45 = 119.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.39x = 423.45 × 119.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.39x = 50,788.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,788.59/282.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.85

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