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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.86, 424.57 and 153.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.86, 424.57 and 153.08 is: 229.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.86 : 424.57 = 153.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.86/424.57 = 153.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.86x = 424.57 × 153.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.86x = 64,993.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,993.18/282.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.77

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