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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.87, 424.37 and 145.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.87, 424.37 and 145.91 is: 218.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.87 : 424.37 = 145.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.87/424.37 = 145.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.87x = 424.37 × 145.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.87x = 61,916.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,916.98/282.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.89

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