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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.83, 423.99 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.83, 423.99 and 136.49 is: 204.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.83 : 423.99 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.83/423.99 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.83x = 423.99 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.83x = 57,870.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,870.40/282.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.61

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