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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.92, 425.18 and 138.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.92, 425.18 and 138.74 is: 208.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.92 : 425.18 = 138.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.92/425.18 = 138.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.92x = 425.18 × 138.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.92x = 58,987.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,987.69/282.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.50

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