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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.96, 424.04 and 128.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.96, 424.04 and 128.79 is: 193.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.96 : 424.04 = 128.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.96/424.04 = 128.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.96x = 424.04 × 128.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.96x = 54,611.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,611.47/282.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.00

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