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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.31, 424.49 and 146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.31, 424.49 and 146.16 is: 219.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.31 : 424.49 = 146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.31/424.49 = 146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.31x = 424.49 × 146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.31x = 62,043.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,043.82/283.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.00

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