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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.85, 423.63 and 146.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.85, 423.63 and 146.02 is: 218.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.85 : 423.63 = 146.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.85/423.63 = 146.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.85x = 423.63 × 146.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.85x = 61,858.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,858.45/282.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.70

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