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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.73, 423.96 and 128.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.73, 423.96 and 128.65 is: 192.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.73 : 423.96 = 128.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.73/423.96 = 128.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.73x = 423.96 × 128.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.73x = 54,540.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,540.33/282.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.91

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