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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.98, 424.48 and 138.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.98, 424.48 and 138.26 is: 207.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.98 : 424.48 = 138.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.98/424.48 = 138.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.98x = 424.48 × 138.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.98x = 58,688.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,688.60/282.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.39

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