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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.58, 424.05 and 145.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.58, 424.05 and 145.78 is: 218.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.58 : 424.05 = 145.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.58/424.05 = 145.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.58x = 424.05 × 145.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.58x = 61,818.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,818.01/282.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.76

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