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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.55, 423.15 and 138.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.55, 423.15 and 138.10 is: 206.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.55 : 423.15 = 138.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.55/423.15 = 138.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.55x = 423.15 × 138.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.55x = 58,437.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,437.02/282.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.82

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