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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.12, 424.80 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.12, 424.80 and 146.04 is: 219.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.12 : 424.80 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.12/424.80 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.12x = 424.80 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.12x = 62,037.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,037.79/283.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.12

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