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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.75, 424.23 and 120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.75, 424.23 and 120.48 is: 180.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.75 : 424.23 = 120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.75/424.23 = 120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.75x = 424.23 × 120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.75x = 51,111.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,111.23/282.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.76

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