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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.56, 423.78 and 120.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.56, 423.78 and 120.23 is: 180.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.56 : 423.78 = 120.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.56/423.78 = 120.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.56x = 423.78 × 120.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.56x = 50,951.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,951.07/282.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.32

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