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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.74, 423.82 and 145.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.74, 423.82 and 145.49 is: 218.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.74 : 423.82 = 145.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.74/423.82 = 145.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.74x = 423.82 × 145.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.74x = 61,661.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,661.57/282.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.09

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