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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.87, 424.31 and 145.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.87, 424.31 and 145.92 is: 218.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.87 : 424.31 = 145.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.87/424.31 = 145.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.87x = 424.31 × 145.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.87x = 61,914.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,914.59/282.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.88

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