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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.81, 425.68 and 146.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.81, 425.68 and 146.79 is: 220.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.81 : 425.68 = 146.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.81/425.68 = 146.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.81x = 425.68 × 146.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.81x = 62,484.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,484.42/283.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.16

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