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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.49, 425.03 and 144.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.49, 425.03 and 144.67 is: 216.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.49 : 425.03 = 144.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.49/425.03 = 144.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.49x = 425.03 × 144.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.49x = 61,489.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,489.09/283.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.90

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