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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.66, 423.63 and 145.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.66, 423.63 and 145.74 is: 218.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.66 : 423.63 = 145.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.66/423.63 = 145.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.66x = 423.63 × 145.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.66x = 61,739.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,739.84/282.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.42

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