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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.27, 422.74 and 145.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.27, 422.74 and 145.14 is: 217.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.27 : 422.74 = 145.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.27/422.74 = 145.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.27x = 422.74 × 145.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.27x = 61,356.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,356.48/282.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.37

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