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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.94, 424.62 and 120.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.94, 424.62 and 120.73 is: 181.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.94 : 424.62 = 120.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.94/424.62 = 120.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.94x = 424.62 × 120.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.94x = 51,263.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,263.77/282.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.19

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