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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.75, 425.81 and 146.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.75, 425.81 and 146.81 is: 220.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.75 : 425.81 = 146.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.75/425.81 = 146.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.75x = 425.81 × 146.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.75x = 62,513.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,513.77/283.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.31

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