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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.78, 425.13 and 146.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.78, 425.13 and 146.62 is: 219.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.78 : 425.13 = 146.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.78/425.13 = 146.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.78x = 425.13 × 146.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.78x = 62,332.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,332.56/283.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.65

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