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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.14, 424.41 and 146.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.14, 424.41 and 146.04 is: 218.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.14 : 424.41 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.14/424.41 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.14x = 424.41 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.14x = 61,980.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,980.84/283.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.91

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