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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.08, 422.62 and 144.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.08, 422.62 and 144.92 is: 217.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.08 : 422.62 = 144.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.08/422.62 = 144.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.08x = 422.62 × 144.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.08x = 61,246.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,246.09/282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.12

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