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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.75, 423.78 and 145.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.75, 423.78 and 145.86 is: 218.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.75 : 423.78 = 145.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.75/423.78 = 145.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.75x = 423.78 × 145.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.75x = 61,812.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,812.55/282.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.61

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