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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.78, 424.08 and 128.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.78, 424.08 and 128.73 is: 193.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.78 : 424.08 = 128.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.78/424.08 = 128.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.78x = 424.08 × 128.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.78x = 54,591.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,591.82/282.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.05

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