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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.94, 424.80 and 146.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.94, 424.80 and 146.10 is: 219.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.94 : 424.80 = 146.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.94/424.80 = 146.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.94x = 424.80 × 146.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.94x = 62,063.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,063.28/282.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.35

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