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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.76, 424.17 and 138.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.76, 424.17 and 138.38 is: 207.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.76 : 424.17 = 138.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.76/424.17 = 138.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.76x = 424.17 × 138.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.76x = 58,694.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,694.52/282.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.58

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