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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.57, 423.63 and 138.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.57, 423.63 and 138.21 is: 207.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.57 : 423.63 = 138.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.57/423.63 = 138.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.57x = 423.63 × 138.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.57x = 58,549.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,549.90/282.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.20

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