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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.57, 423.61 and 120.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.57, 423.61 and 120.37 is: 180.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.57 : 423.61 = 120.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.57/423.61 = 120.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.57x = 423.61 × 120.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.57x = 50,989.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,989.94/282.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.45

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