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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.62, 425.69 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.62, 425.69 and 146.76 is: 220.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.62 : 425.69 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.62/425.69 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.62x = 425.69 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.62x = 62,473.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,473.53/283.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.27

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