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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.96, 423.82 and 138.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.96, 423.82 and 138.38 is: 207.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.96 : 423.82 = 138.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.96/423.82 = 138.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.96x = 423.82 × 138.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.96x = 58,648.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,648.21/282.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.27

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