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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.87, 424.14 and 152.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.87, 424.14 and 152.82 is: 229.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.87 : 424.14 = 152.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.87/424.14 = 152.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.87x = 424.14 × 152.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.87x = 64,817.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,817.07/282.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.14

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