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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.96, 424.34 and 146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.96, 424.34 and 146.12 is: 219.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.96 : 424.34 = 146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.96/424.34 = 146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.96x = 424.34 × 146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.96x = 62,004.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,004.64/282.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.13

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