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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.76, 424.04 and 157.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.76, 424.04 and 157.66 is: 236.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.76 : 424.04 = 157.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.76/424.04 = 157.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.76x = 424.04 × 157.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.76x = 66,854.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,854.15/282.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.43

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