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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.71, 425.54 and 146.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.71, 425.54 and 146.87 is: 220.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.71 : 425.54 = 146.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.71/425.54 = 146.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.71x = 425.54 × 146.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.71x = 62,498.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,498.07/283.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.29

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