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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.62, 427.20 and 282.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.62, 427.20 and 282.62 is: 427.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.62 : 427.20 = 282.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.62/427.20 = 282.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.62x = 427.20 × 282.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.62x = 120,735.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,735.26/282.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.20

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