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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.86, 423.93 and 152.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.86, 423.93 and 152.85 is: 229.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.86 : 423.93 = 152.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.86/423.93 = 152.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.86x = 423.93 × 152.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.86x = 64,796.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,796.94/282.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.08

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