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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.65, 423.56 and 120.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.65, 423.56 and 120.29 is: 180.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.65 : 423.56 = 120.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.65/423.56 = 120.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.65x = 423.56 × 120.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.65x = 50,948.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,948.22/282.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.26

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