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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.53, 422.89 and 152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.53, 422.89 and 152.20 is: 227.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.53 : 422.89 = 152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.53/422.89 = 152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.53x = 422.89 × 152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.53x = 64,363.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,363.86/282.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.81

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