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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.57, 423.59 and 138.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.57, 423.59 and 138.26 is: 207.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.57 : 423.59 = 138.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.57/423.59 = 138.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.57x = 423.59 × 138.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.57x = 58,562.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,562.74/282.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.25

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