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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.98, 424.01 and 145.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.98, 424.01 and 145.82 is: 218.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.98 : 424.01 = 145.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.98/424.01 = 145.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.98x = 424.01 × 145.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.98x = 61,826.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,826.29/282.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.49

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