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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.66, 423.84 and 120.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.66, 423.84 and 120.30 is: 180.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.66 : 423.84 = 120.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.66/423.84 = 120.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.66x = 423.84 × 120.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.66x = 50,987.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,987.95/282.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.39

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