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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.41, 423.23 and 128.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.41, 423.23 and 128.30 is: 192.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.41 : 423.23 = 128.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.41/423.23 = 128.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.41x = 423.23 × 128.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.41x = 54,297.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,297.65/282.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.27

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