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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.49, 423.90 and 145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.49, 423.90 and 145.60 is: 218.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.49 : 423.90 = 145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.49/423.90 = 145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.49x = 423.90 × 145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.49x = 61,718.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,718.78/282.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.48

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