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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.62, 423.94 and 120.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.62, 423.94 and 120.14 is: 180.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.62 : 423.94 = 120.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.62/423.94 = 120.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.62x = 423.94 × 120.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.62x = 50,932.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,932.15/282.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.21

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