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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.99, 424.21 and 138.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.99, 424.21 and 138.63 is: 207.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.99 : 424.21 = 138.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.99/424.21 = 138.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.99x = 424.21 × 138.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.99x = 58,808.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,808.23/282.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.81

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