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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.78, 423.63 and 145.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.78, 423.63 and 145.62 is: 218.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.78 : 423.63 = 145.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.78/423.63 = 145.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.78x = 423.63 × 145.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.78x = 61,689.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,689.00/282.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.15

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