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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.70, 425.63 and 146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.70, 425.63 and 146.66 is: 220.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.70 : 425.63 = 146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.70/425.63 = 146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.70x = 425.63 × 146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.70x = 62,420.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,420.03/283.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.03

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