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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.54, 425.07 and 146.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.54, 425.07 and 146.77 is: 220.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.54 : 425.07 = 146.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.54/425.07 = 146.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.54x = 425.07 × 146.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.54x = 62,387.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,387.52/283.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.03

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