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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.43, 423.26 and 128.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.43, 423.26 and 128.25 is: 192.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.43 : 423.26 = 128.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.43/423.26 = 128.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.43x = 423.26 × 128.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.43x = 54,283.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,283.66/282.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.21

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