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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.49, 423.55 and 128.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.49, 423.55 and 128.20 is: 192.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.49 : 423.55 = 128.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.49/423.55 = 128.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.49x = 423.55 × 128.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.49x = 54,298.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,298.28/282.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.21

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