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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.19, 422.70 and 153.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.19, 422.70 and 153.67 is: 230.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.19 : 422.70 = 153.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.19/422.70 = 153.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.19x = 422.70 × 153.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.19x = 64,956.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,956.31/282.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.19

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