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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.61, 423.92 and 138.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.61, 423.92 and 138.34 is: 207.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.61 : 423.92 = 138.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.61/423.92 = 138.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.61x = 423.92 × 138.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.61x = 58,643.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,643.34/282.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.51

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