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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.75, 423.74 and 128.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.75, 423.74 and 128.48 is: 192.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.75 : 423.74 = 128.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.75/423.74 = 128.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.75x = 423.74 × 128.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.75x = 54,443.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,443.50/282.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.55

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