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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.43, 423.68 and 119.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.43, 423.68 and 119.95 is: 179.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.43 : 423.68 = 119.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.43/423.68 = 119.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.43x = 423.68 × 119.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.43x = 50,820.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,820.42/282.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.94

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