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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.74, 425.45 and 144.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.74, 425.45 and 144.78 is: 217.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.74 : 425.45 = 144.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.74/425.45 = 144.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.74x = 425.45 × 144.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.74x = 61,595.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,595.93/283.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.09

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