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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.88, 423.98 and 145.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.88, 423.98 and 145.96 is: 218.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.88 : 423.98 = 145.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.88/423.98 = 145.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.88x = 423.98 × 145.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.88x = 61,883.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,883.39/282.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.76

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