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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.16, 425.14 and 146.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.16, 425.14 and 146.30 is: 219.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.16 : 425.14 = 146.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.16/425.14 = 146.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.16x = 425.14 × 146.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.16x = 62,197.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,197.98/283.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.66

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