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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.78, 424.26 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.78, 424.26 and 154.50 is: 231.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.78 : 424.26 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.78/424.26 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.78x = 424.26 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.78x = 65,548.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,548.17/282.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.80

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