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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.44, 423.44 and 136.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.44, 423.44 and 136.12 is: 204.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.44 : 423.44 = 136.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.44/423.44 = 136.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.44x = 423.44 × 136.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.44x = 57,636.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,636.88/282.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.07

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