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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.60, 425.51 and 146.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.60, 425.51 and 146.56 is: 219.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.60 : 425.51 = 146.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.60/425.51 = 146.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.60x = 425.51 × 146.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.60x = 62,362.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,362.30/283.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.89

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