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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.80, 424.22 and 120.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.80, 424.22 and 120.49 is: 180.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.80 : 424.22 = 120.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.80/424.22 = 120.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.80x = 424.22 × 120.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.80x = 51,112.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,112.60/282.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.74

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