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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.89, 424.28 and 128.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.89, 424.28 and 128.78 is: 193.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.89 : 424.28 = 128.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.89/424.28 = 128.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.89x = 424.28 × 128.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.89x = 54,636.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,636.98/282.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.14

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