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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.71, 423.97 and 120.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.71, 423.97 and 120.35 is: 180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.71 : 423.97 = 120.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.71/423.97 = 120.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.71x = 423.97 × 120.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.71x = 51,024.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,024.79/282.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.48

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