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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.92, 424.19 and 109.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.92, 424.19 and 109.50 is: 164.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.92 : 424.19 = 109.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.92/424.19 = 109.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.92x = 424.19 × 109.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.92x = 46,448.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,448.26/282.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.18

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