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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.97, 424.18 and 154.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.97, 424.18 and 154.63 is: 231.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.97 : 424.18 = 154.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.97/424.18 = 154.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.97x = 424.18 × 154.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.97x = 65,588.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,588.06/282.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.79

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