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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.40, 424.92 and 146.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.40, 424.92 and 146.20 is: 219.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.40 : 424.92 = 146.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.40/424.92 = 146.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.40x = 424.92 × 146.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.40x = 62,123.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,123.30/283.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.21

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