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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.67, 424.05 and 120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.67, 424.05 and 120.36 is: 180.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.67 : 424.05 = 120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.67/424.05 = 120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.67x = 424.05 × 120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.67x = 51,038.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,038.66/282.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.56

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