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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.20, 424.81 and 146.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.20, 424.81 and 146.21 is: 219.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.20 : 424.81 = 146.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.20/424.81 = 146.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.20x = 424.81 × 146.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.20x = 62,109.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,109.53/283.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.32

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