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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.49, 422.97 and 145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.49, 422.97 and 145.50 is: 217.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.49 : 422.97 = 145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.49/422.97 = 145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.49x = 422.97 × 145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.49x = 61,542.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,542.14/282.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.86

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