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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.24, 424.93 and 146.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.24, 424.93 and 146.28 is: 219.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.24 : 424.93 = 146.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.24/424.93 = 146.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.24x = 424.93 × 146.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.24x = 62,158.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,158.76/283.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.46

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