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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.76, 423.93 and 138.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.76, 423.93 and 138.58 is: 207.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.76 : 423.93 = 138.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.76/423.93 = 138.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.76x = 423.93 × 138.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.76x = 58,747.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,747.68/282.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.77

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