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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.40, 423.50 and 136.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.40, 423.50 and 136.15 is: 204.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.40 : 423.50 = 136.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.40/423.50 = 136.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.40x = 423.50 × 136.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.40x = 57,657.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,657.79/282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.17

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