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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.12, 422.84 and 151.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.12, 422.84 and 151.93 is: 227.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.12 : 422.84 = 151.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.12/422.84 = 151.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.12x = 422.84 × 151.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.12x = 64,241.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,241.32/282.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.71

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