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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.45, 423.54 and 138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.45, 423.54 and 138 is: 206.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.45 : 423.54 = 138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.45/423.54 = 138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.45x = 423.54 × 138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.45x = 58,448.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,448.52/282.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.93

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