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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.47, 423.33 and 136.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.47, 423.33 and 136.13 is: 204.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.47 : 423.33 = 136.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.47/423.33 = 136.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.47x = 423.33 × 136.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.47x = 57,625.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,625.80/282.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.01

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