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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.05, 424.05 and 145.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.05, 424.05 and 145.76 is: 218.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.05 : 424.05 = 145.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.05/424.05 = 145.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.05x = 424.05 × 145.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.05x = 61,807.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,807.41/283.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.36

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