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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.53, 423.39 and 128.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.53, 423.39 and 128.07 is: 191.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.53 : 423.39 = 128.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.53/423.39 = 128.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.53x = 423.39 × 128.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.53x = 54,224.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,224.62/282.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.93

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