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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.76, 424.23 and 120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.76, 424.23 and 120.52 is: 180.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.76 : 424.23 = 120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.76/424.23 = 120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.76x = 424.23 × 120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.76x = 51,128.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,128.20/282.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.82

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