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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.67, 424.39 and 145.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.67, 424.39 and 145.81 is: 218.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.67 : 424.39 = 145.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.67/424.39 = 145.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.67x = 424.39 × 145.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.67x = 61,880.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,880.31/282.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.91

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