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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.17, 423.96 and 145.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.17, 423.96 and 145.92 is: 218.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.17 : 423.96 = 145.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.17/423.96 = 145.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.17x = 423.96 × 145.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.17x = 61,864.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,864.24/283.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.47

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