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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.63, 424.02 and 120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.63, 424.02 and 120.32 is: 180.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.63 : 424.02 = 120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.63/424.02 = 120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.63x = 424.02 × 120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.63x = 51,018.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,018.09/282.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.51

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