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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.98, 424.37 and 146.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.98, 424.37 and 146.01 is: 218.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.98 : 424.37 = 146.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.98/424.37 = 146.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.98x = 424.37 × 146.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.98x = 61,960.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,960.14/282.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.96

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