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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.44, 423.56 and 119.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.44, 423.56 and 119.96 is: 179.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.44 : 423.56 = 119.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.44/423.56 = 119.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.44x = 423.56 × 119.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.44x = 50,810.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,810.26/282.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.90

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