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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.53, 424.08 and 136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.53, 424.08 and 136.38 is: 204.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.53 : 424.08 = 136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.53/424.08 = 136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.53x = 424.08 × 136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.53x = 57,836.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,836.03/282.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.71

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