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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.69, 424.17 and 145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.69, 424.17 and 145.80 is: 218.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.69 : 424.17 = 145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.69/424.17 = 145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.69x = 424.17 × 145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.69x = 61,843.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,843.99/282.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.77

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