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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.92, 423.27 and 180.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.92, 423.27 and 180.14 is: 269.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.92 : 423.27 = 180.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.92/423.27 = 180.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.92x = 423.27 × 180.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.92x = 76,245.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,245.74/282.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.50

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