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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.91, 424.40 and 120.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.91, 424.40 and 120.59 is: 180.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.91 : 424.40 = 120.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.91/424.40 = 120.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.91x = 424.40 × 120.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.91x = 51,178.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,178.70/282.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.90

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