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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.99, 424.67 and 146.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.99, 424.67 and 146.13 is: 219.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.99 : 424.67 = 146.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.99/424.67 = 146.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.99x = 424.67 × 146.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.99x = 62,056.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,056.30/282.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.29

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