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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.53, 423.94 and 128.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.53, 423.94 and 128.44 is: 192.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.53 : 423.94 = 128.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.53/423.94 = 128.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.53x = 423.94 × 128.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.53x = 54,448.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,448.81/282.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.72

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