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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.50, 425.07 and 146.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.50, 425.07 and 146.43 is: 219.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.50 : 425.07 = 146.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.50/425.07 = 146.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.50x = 425.07 × 146.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.50x = 62,243.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,243.00/283.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.55

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