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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.47, 423.76 and 138.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.47, 423.76 and 138.19 is: 207.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.47 : 423.76 = 138.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.47/423.76 = 138.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.47x = 423.76 × 138.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.47x = 58,559.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,559.39/282.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.31

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