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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.78, 424.22 and 120.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.78, 424.22 and 120.47 is: 180.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.78 : 424.22 = 120.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.78/424.22 = 120.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.78x = 424.22 × 120.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.78x = 51,103.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,103.06/282.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.72

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