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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.65, 424.08 and 128.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.65, 424.08 and 128.61 is: 192.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.65 : 424.08 = 128.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.65/424.08 = 128.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.65x = 424.08 × 128.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.65x = 54,540.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,540.93/282.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.96

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