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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.79, 424.41 and 120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.79, 424.41 and 120.52 is: 180.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.79 : 424.41 = 120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.79/424.41 = 120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.79x = 424.41 × 120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.79x = 51,149.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,149.89/282.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.88

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