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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.73, 424.02 and 128.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.73, 424.02 and 128.58 is: 192.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.73 : 424.02 = 128.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.73/424.02 = 128.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.73x = 424.02 × 128.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.73x = 54,520.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,520.49/282.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.84

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