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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.47, 423.86 and 138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.47, 423.86 and 138.20 is: 207.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.47 : 423.86 = 138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.47/423.86 = 138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.47x = 423.86 × 138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.47x = 58,574.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,574.64/282.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.37

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