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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.05, 424.50 and 146.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.05, 424.50 and 146.01 is: 218.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.05 : 424.50 = 146.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.05/424.50 = 146.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.05x = 424.50 × 146.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.05x = 61,981.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,981.25/283.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.98

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