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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.77, 424.91 and 152.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.77, 424.91 and 152.87 is: 229.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.77 : 424.91 = 152.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.77/424.91 = 152.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.77x = 424.91 × 152.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.77x = 64,954.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,954.25/282.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.71

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