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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.82, 424.32 and 138.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.82, 424.32 and 138.64 is: 208.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.82 : 424.32 = 138.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.82/424.32 = 138.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.82x = 424.32 × 138.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.82x = 58,827.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,827.72/282.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.00

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