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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.20, 424.87 and 146.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.20, 424.87 and 146.15 is: 219.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.20 : 424.87 = 146.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.20/424.87 = 146.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.20x = 424.87 × 146.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.20x = 62,094.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,094.75/283.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.26

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