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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.66, 424.05 and 120.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.66, 424.05 and 120.30 is: 180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.66 : 424.05 = 120.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.66/424.05 = 120.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.66x = 424.05 × 120.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.66x = 51,013.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,013.22/282.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.48

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