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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.68, 423.74 and 138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.68, 423.74 and 138.44 is: 207.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.68 : 423.74 = 138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.68/423.74 = 138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.68x = 423.74 × 138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.68x = 58,662.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,662.57/282.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.52

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