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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.02, 422.78 and 144.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.02, 422.78 and 144.99 is: 217.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.02 : 422.78 = 144.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.02/422.78 = 144.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.02x = 422.78 × 144.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.02x = 61,298.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,298.15/282.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.36

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