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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.35, 425.04 and 146.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.35, 425.04 and 146.37 is: 219.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.35 : 425.04 = 146.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.35/425.04 = 146.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.35x = 425.04 × 146.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.35x = 62,213.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,213.10/283.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.56

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