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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.48, 423.41 and 128.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.48, 423.41 and 128.54 is: 192.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.48 : 423.41 = 128.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.48/423.41 = 128.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.48x = 423.41 × 128.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.48x = 54,422.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,422.36/282.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.66

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