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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.60, 423.80 and 145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.60, 423.80 and 145.60 is: 218.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.60 : 423.80 = 145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.60/423.80 = 145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.60x = 423.80 × 145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.60x = 61,705.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,705.28/282.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.35

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