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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.80, 425.97 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.80, 425.97 and 146.94 is: 220.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.80 : 425.97 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.80/425.97 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.80x = 425.97 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.80x = 62,593.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,593.63/283.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.56

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