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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.97, 423.83 and 146.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.97, 423.83 and 146.15 is: 218.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.97 : 423.83 = 146.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.97/423.83 = 146.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.97x = 423.83 × 146.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.97x = 61,942.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,942.59/282.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.90

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