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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.92, 424.55 and 120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.92, 424.55 and 120.60 is: 180.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.92 : 424.55 = 120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.92/424.55 = 120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.92x = 424.55 × 120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.92x = 51,200.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,200.73/282.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.97

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