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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.29, 424.41 and 146.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.29, 424.41 and 146.19 is: 219.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.29 : 424.41 = 146.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.29/424.41 = 146.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.29x = 424.41 × 146.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.29x = 62,044.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,044.50/283.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.01

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