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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.18, 423.31 and 97.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.18, 423.31 and 97.03 is: 145.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.18 : 423.31 = 97.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.18/423.31 = 97.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.18x = 423.31 × 97.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.18x = 41,073.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,073.77/282.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.56

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